Valentine
How to say it: VAL-un-TYNE · /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
From Latin 'valentinus' meaning 'strong, healthy' - Roman saint name linked to Feb. 14, used for all genders.
Valentine was the 1,488th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 159 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,228 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,488 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 159 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,851 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,228 |
| In France, 2025 | #219 among boys’ names, 585 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly fading in the 1960s, it has returned. Still well below its height in the 1910s, it is poised to grow.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with a gentle air and a saintly heritage. Val works as a short form, while Genevieve matches in elegance.
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Nicknames
- Val
- Tino
Honouring a Valentine in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Valentine is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #219 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Valentine
- Valentine Demy (born 1963)Italian mainstream and pornographic actress
- Valentine Telegdi (1922–2006)American physicist
- Valentine Hugo (1887–1968)French painter, draftsman, and illustrator
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