Unisex nameCurrently #2,467 in the USRising
Valentine
//ˈvælənˌtaɪn//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19199 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Valentine's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Valentine's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Valentine |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 13 |
| 1882 | 19 |
| 1883 | 16 |
| 1884 | 18 |
| 1885 | 26 |
| 1886 | 16 |
| 1887 | 20 |
| 1888 | 17 |
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1890 | 18 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 24 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1894 | 31 |
| 1895 | 30 |
| 1896 | 29 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 23 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 21 |
| 1901 | 26 |
| 1902 | 19 |
| 1903 | 33 |
| 1904 | 26 |
| 1905 | 28 |
| 1906 | 18 |
| 1907 | 26 |
| 1908 | 31 |
| 1909 | 39 |
| 1910 | 41 |
| 1911 | 40 |
| 1912 | 73 |
| 1913 | 93 |
| 1914 | 142 |
| 1915 | 167 |
| 1916 | 155 |
| 1917 | 156 |
| 1918 | 172 |
| 1919 | 180 |
| 1920 | 152 |
| 1921 | 138 |
| 1922 | 168 |
| 1923 | 136 |
| 1924 | 148 |
| 1925 | 136 |
| 1926 | 144 |
| 1927 | 139 |
| 1928 | 133 |
| 1929 | 113 |
| 1930 | 132 |
| 1931 | 111 |
| 1932 | 100 |
| 1933 | 84 |
| 1934 | 72 |
| 1935 | 72 |
| 1936 | 74 |
| 1937 | 74 |
| 1938 | 81 |
| 1939 | 54 |
| 1940 | 62 |
| 1941 | 75 |
| 1942 | 57 |
| 1943 | 75 |
| 1944 | 69 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 53 |
| 1947 | 65 |
| 1948 | 70 |
| 1949 | 79 |
| 1950 | 67 |
| 1951 | 63 |
| 1952 | 72 |
| 1953 | 71 |
| 1954 | 54 |
| 1955 | 78 |
| 1956 | 62 |
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1958 | 44 |
| 1959 | 45 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1962 | 40 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 38 |
| 1965 | 63 |
| 1966 | 49 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 38 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 39 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 28 |
| 1978 | 37 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 54 |
| 1982 | 54 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 47 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 49 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 60 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 65 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 87 |
| 2015 | 72 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2018 | 87 |
| 2019 | 117 |
| 2020 | 96 |
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 107 |
Valentine through the decades
- Valentine peaked in 1919, when 180 babies were named Valentine in the US.
- The 1920s were Valentine's strongest decade, averaging 141 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Valentine has risen 77% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Valentine currently ranks #2,467 in the US and is on the rise.