Valerie
boy nameValerie entered the US charts in 1936, peaked at #1669 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1936–2025
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rank today
#1669
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3549 |
| 1940s | #2975 |
| 1950s | #2535 |
| 1960s | #2215 |
| 1970s | #2640 |
| 1980s | #3127 |
| 1990s | #5899 |
| 2000s | #9230 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Valerie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Valerie alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Valerie in 2025?
- Valerie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Valerie most popular?
- Valerie peaked in 1962, reaching #1669 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Valerie with classmates?
- Valerie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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