Girl
Valerie
val-uh-REE
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling
✦ Meaning
“From the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong,' this name gained popularity in mid-20th century France before spreading internationally as a symbol of resilience and capability.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #147 in the United States.
Origin
FrenchLatin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
ValValeri
Style
ClassicElegantTimelessStrong
Famous Bearers
- Valerie Harper
- Valerie Bertinelli
- Valerie June
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across French, English, and Spanish-speaking cultures
People Also Ask
From the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong,' this name gained popularity in mid-20th century France before spreading internationally as a symbol of resilience and capability.
Valerie is currently ranked #147 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Popular nicknames for Valerie include Val, Valeri.
Names that pair beautifully with Valerie include Margot, Alice.