Boy nameCurrently #6,137 in the USFalling
Valerian
//vəˈlɪɹiən//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20188 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Valerian'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.
Valerian's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Valerian |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Valerian through the decades
- Valerian peaked in 2018, when 24 babies were named Valerian in the US.
- The 2020s were Valerian's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2024), use of Valerian has risen 120% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Valerian currently ranks #6,137 in the US and is cooling off.