Valentina
girl name#35 in 2025Valentina entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #35 in 2025, ranks #35 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1897–2025
#35
rank today
#35
peak (2025)
5,354
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1900s | #1463 |
| 1910s | #1659 |
| 1920s | #1387 |
| 1930s | #1673 |
| 1940s | #1843 |
| 1950s | #1320 |
| 1960s | #1259 |
| 1970s | #1626 |
| 1980s | #1438 |
| 1990s | #1038 |
| 2000s | #464 |
| 2010s | #118 |
| 2020s | #55 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Valentina has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Famous people named Valentina
- Valentina Tereshkova (b. 1937) — Russian cosmonaut and pilot, first woman to have flown in space (born 1937)
- Valentina Matviyenko (b. 1949) — Russian politician
- Valentina Monetta (b. 1975) — Sammarinese singer
- Valentina Cortese (b. 1923) — Italian actress (1923–2019)
- Valentina Vezzali (b. 1974) — Italian fencer and politician
- Valentina Nappi (b. 1990) — Italian pornographic actress
Source: Wikidata.
Living bearers
About 63,500 people named Valentina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Valentina is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Valentina in 2025?
- Valentina ranks #35 among US girl names in 2025, with 5,354 babies given the name.
- When was the name Valentina most popular?
- Valentina peaked in 2025, reaching #35 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Valentina with classmates?
- Valentina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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