girl name
Valerie
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#127 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Valerie in the US, 1880–2025
Valerie first appears in US records in 1884. It peaked in 1959, when 7,302 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,221.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Valerie a boy or a girl name?
Valerie is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Valerie?
In 2025, Valerie ranked #127 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Valerie most popular?
Valerie was most popular in 1959, when about 7,302 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.