Valerie

Rank 148th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Valerie was 148th most popular baby name for girls and 349th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,974 babies were named Valerie in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,704 babies in the United States were named Valerie. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Valerie is around 47 to 53 years old.

The name "Valerie" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Valerie is Val.

Valerie Meaning & Origin

The name Valerie is of Latin origin and means strength or health, conveying feelings of resilience and vigor.

The name Valerie is described as vivacious, admirable and resilient.

Pronunciation

Valerie is pronounced vah-luh-ree in English. The name Valerie has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Valerie

  • The name Valerie has been used in several popular songs, including hits by Steve Winwood, The Zutons, and Amy Winehouse.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

Valeria Valery Valor Valarie Valorie Valerio Valeri Valora Valeriya Velora Valory Valeree Valerye Vallerie Valyrie Velour

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Social Security Administration

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