Valerie: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Strong and courageous, she meets life head on.
- Origin
- French
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #145
- Peak
- #60 in 1959
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Valerie Means
Valerie is a girl name of French origin. Strong and courageous, she meets life head on.
How Popular Valerie Is
Valerie currently ranks #145 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #60 in 1959. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Valerie
- Valerie broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #60 in 1959.
- Valerie has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Valerie is a name with French elegance and history.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Valerie
Other French names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Valerie
French names that pair well as a brother or sister to Valerie.
Questions About Valerie
What does Valerie mean?
Valerie is a girl name of French origin. Strong and courageous, she meets life head on.
How popular is Valerie?
Valerie currently ranks #145 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #60 in 1959. It has held steady.
Where does Valerie come from?
Valerie comes from French roots. Valerie broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #60 in 1959.
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