How Many People Are Named Valerie?

271,690

people in the United States are named Valerie

1 in 1,233 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#291

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0811%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

7,320 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French, Czech
Pronunciation: VA-LE-REE (French)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

French and Czech form of VALERIA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 48.4 years old

Young (<30) 63,339
23.3%
Adult (30–60) 108,887
40.1%
Senior (>60) 99,464
36.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1884 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 43,494
New York 25,782
Texas 23,347
Illinois 14,580
Pennsylvania 13,437
Ohio 10,897
Florida 10,359
Michigan 9,722
New Jersey 9,566
Massachusetts 6,164

💡 Fun Facts About "Valerie"

  • 1,985 babies were named Valerie in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1884
  • Most popular in California

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