What does the name Valerie mean?

The name Valerie means "Strong".

What is the origin of the name Valerie?

Valerie is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 1,985 babies were named Valerie in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Valerie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

Explore thousands more names in our Baby Name Genius app.

Births Last Year: 1,985 →

All-Time Total: 270,565

Peak Year: 1959

Valerie is of Latin origin, derived from the word "valere" meaning "to be strong" or "to be healthy."

Girl names closely related to Valerie

Luna Jasmine Gianna Emily Mia Jade Samantha Leila

Boy names closely related to Valerie

Alex Nathan Aaron Andy Alexander Nikolai Nikolas Matteo

Names with similar meaning to Valerie

Durell Ikaika Val Valarie Valeria Valery Valorie

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Get detailed insights, popularity trends, and personalized recommendations in the Baby Name Genius app.