Valentin
3 countries#44 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Valentin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
114,147 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #44 · peaked in 1996 with 5,775 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
11,723 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #660 · peaked in 2025 with 418 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Illinois, Arizona, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
283 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #1055 · peaked in 2020 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
283 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Valentin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #21 | — |
| 2004 | #27 | ↓6 |
| 2005 | #28 | ↓1 |
| 2006 | #31 | ↓3 |
| 2007 | #33 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #37 | ↓4 |
| 2009 | #40 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #39 | ↑1 |
| 2011 | #36 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #39 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #37 | ↑2 |
| 2014 | #38 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #36 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #38 | ↓2 |
| 2017 | #29 | ↑9 |
| 2018 | #35 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #39 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #40 | ↓1 |
| 2021 | #47 | ↓7 |
| 2022 | #44 | ↑3 |
Frequently asked questions about Valentin
Is Valentin a popular name?
Yes — Valentin currently ranks #44 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Valentin more common for boys or girls?
Valentin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Valentin most popular?
Valentin peaked in 1996 in France, with 5,775 recorded births that year.
Is Valentin rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Valentin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #112 in 1900 to #44 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Valentin?
At least 126,153 babies have been recorded with the name Valentin across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Valentin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Valentin appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Valentin?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Valentin include Tommy, Lionel, Aries, Layne.
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