Valerian
2 countries#4603 in France, 2022Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Valerian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,044 births recorded 1970–2022 · currently #4603 · peaked in 1992 with 122 births
Most common in: Nord, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Gironde, Paris, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
503 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #4396 · peaked in 2018 with 24 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Valerian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #671 | — |
| 2003 | #593 | ↑78 |
| 2004 | #660 | ↓67 |
| 2005 | #808 | ↓148 |
| 2006 | #706 | ↑102 |
| 2007 | #809 | ↓103 |
| 2008 | #884 | ↓75 |
| 2009 | #1063 | ↓179 |
| 2010 | #1145 | ↓82 |
| 2011 | #1625 | ↓480 |
| 2012 | #1927 | ↓302 |
| 2013 | #3509 | ↓1582 |
| 2014 | #4559 | ↓1050 |
| 2015 | #2692 | ↑1867 |
| 2016 | #5373 | ↓2681 |
| 2017 | #3224 | ↑2149 |
| 2018 | #3194 | ↑30 |
| 2019 | #3218 | ↓24 |
| 2021 | #3220 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #4603 | ↓1383 |
Frequently asked questions about Valerian
Is Valerian a popular name?
Yes — Valerian currently ranks #4603 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Valerian more common for boys or girls?
Valerian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Valerian most popular?
Valerian peaked in 1992 in France, with 122 recorded births that year.
Is Valerian rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Valerian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1254 in 1970 to #4603 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Valerian?
At least 2,547 babies have been recorded with the name Valerian across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Valerian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Valerian appears in official birth records in 2 countries: France, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Valerian?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Valerian include Trayce, Troi, Victory.
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