Valerie
4 countries#127 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Valerie was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
273,922 births recorded 1884–2025 · currently #127 · peaked in 1959 with 7,318 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,142 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #644 · peaked in 1974 with 74 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
600 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1039 · peaked in 2016 with 43 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
542 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 1974 with 74 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
98 births recorded 1965–2021 · peaked in 1966 with 10 births
Most common in: Paris, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Valerie’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #127 | — |
| 2007 | #144 | ↓17 |
| 2008 | #135 | ↑9 |
| 2009 | #138 | ↓3 |
| 2010 | #149 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #159 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #169 | ↓10 |
| 2013 | #169 | — |
| 2014 | #176 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #171 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #160 | ↑11 |
| 2017 | #167 | ↓7 |
| 2018 | #156 | ↑11 |
| 2019 | #151 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #144 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #155 | ↓11 |
| 2022 | #148 | ↑7 |
| 2023 | #144 | ↑4 |
| 2024 | #147 | ↓3 |
| 2025 | #127 | ↑20 |
Frequently asked questions about Valerie
Is Valerie a popular name?
Yes — Valerie currently ranks #127 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Valerie more common for boys or girls?
Valerie is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Valerie most popular?
Valerie peaked in 1959 in United States, with 7,318 recorded births that year.
Is Valerie rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Valerie’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #793 in 1884 to #127 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Valerie?
At least 275,162 babies have been recorded with the name Valerie across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Valerie popular in more than one country?
Yes — Valerie appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Valerie?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Valerie include Mary, Scottie, Ariana, Serenity.
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