Valerie
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Strong, vigorous, healthy
Origin: French/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #127 in 2025 with 2,221 babies born.
History: Valerie peaked in the 1970s-80s and remains beloved. Steve Winwood's 'Valerie' is a blue-eyed soul classic. The Zutons' version became a UK #1. Valerie Jarrett was one of Obama's closest advisors. The name means 'strength and health' — and American Valeries tend to embody both. Valerie represents the names that never truly go out of style because their meaning is timeless.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Valerie? About 1 in 1,499 babies born in 2025 were named Valerie, or roughly 6.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Valerie
What does the name Valerie mean?
Valerie means “Strong, vigorous, healthy” from French/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Valerie?
Valerie has French/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Strong, vigorous, healthy”.
How popular is Valerie?
Valerie ranked #127 in 2025 — given to 2,221 babies that year.
When was Valerie most popular?
Valerie peaked in 1959 with 7,304 babies registered that year.
Is Valerie a boy or girl name?
Valerie is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Valeries in registered births are female.
Is the name Valerie rising or falling in popularity?
Valerie has risen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #144 in 2020 to #127 in 2025.
How long has Valerie been recorded?
Valerie appears in birth records across 140 years — from 1884 through 2025.