Valentine
boy name#1793 in 2025Valentine entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #358 in 1894, ranks #1793 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1793
rank today
#358
peak (1894)
89
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #468 |
| 1890s | #483 |
| 1900s | #530 |
| 1910s | #509 |
| 1920s | #583 |
| 1930s | #733 |
| 1940s | #939 |
| 1950s | #1049 |
| 1960s | #1348 |
| 1970s | #1675 |
| 1980s | #1920 |
| 1990s | #2542 |
| 2000s | #3565 |
| 2010s | #3070 |
| 2020s | #2203 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Valentine has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Valentine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Valentine alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Valentine in 2025?
- Valentine ranks #1793 among US boy names in 2025, with 89 babies given the name.
- When was the name Valentine most popular?
- Valentine peaked in 1894, reaching #358 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Valentine with classmates?
- Valentine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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