Valerie
How to say it: VAL-uh-ree · /ˈvæləri/
From the Latin family name 'Valerius', derived from 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, healthy'. A classic Roman name.
Valerie was the 122nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,221 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #109 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #122 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,221 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,258 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #109 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used though past its 1960s high, Valerie sits well below that mark. A rise is expected from here.
What goes with it
Gentle and airy in sound, Valerie carries a melodic ease. Natalie would sit alongside it nicely.
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Nicknames
- Val
- Vallie
Honouring a Valerie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Valerie is about 1 in 53.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Valerie
- Valerie Adams (born 1984)New Zealand shot putter
- Valerie Bertinelli (born 1960)American actress
- Valerie Perrine (1943–2026)American actress
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