NAME PROFILE
Valerie
Valerie is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'strong' or 'brave.' It conveys a sense of vitality and determination, often associated with individuals who display resilience and courage in their endeavors.
Key Stats
| Total births | 273,922 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1959 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%IL — 20%TX — 20%NJ — 20%CA — 20%
Notable People
Valerie Bertinelli (Actress, *One Day at a Time*) · Valerie Harper (Actress, *The Mary Tyler Moore Show*) · Valerie June (Musician, known for blending folk, blues, and soul) · Valerie Solanas (Feminist writer and activist, known for SCUM Manifesto) · Valerie Adams (Shot putter, two-time Olympic champion)
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