Valarie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Valarie is a name of Latin origin meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'. It evolved from the Latin Valerius through Valeria to its modern form. The name conveys traits of strength and resilience, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is associated with positive characteristics.
The name Valarie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Valarie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Valarie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2801st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1496th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 483rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 522nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 898th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2020th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3344th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Valarie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Valarie"
Pronunciation
/væˈlɛəri/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Valarie is derived from the Latin word 'valere', which means 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy'. It is a feminine form of the name Valerius.
Meaning
strong, healthy
Language Evolution
Valerius (Latin), Valeria (Latin), Valarie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Valarie became popular in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s.
Variants & Derivatives
Valeria, Val, Valerina
Modern Popularity & Image
Valarie is perceived as a strong and elegant name, often associated with positive traits such as resilience and vitality.
Famous People
Valarie Kaur (activist and filmmaker), Valarie Pettiford (actress and dancer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Valarie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Valarie"
"Valarie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2801st of 9107 | 185 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1496th of 9204 | 498 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 483rd of 12526 | 6,768 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 522nd of 19264 | 5,928 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 898th of 27321 | 3,215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2020th of 35406 | 1,499 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3344th of 30306 | 573 |
Regional Popularity of "Valarie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Valarie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
76.26% 1179th/1546 |
70.89% 1103rd/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
77.31% 1196th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
22.72% 506th/2227 |
18.77% 456th/2430 |
16.75% 478th/2853 |
19.46% 540th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
19.17% 563rd/2937 |
16.59% 578th/3483 |
11.63% 409th/3518 |
15.31% 619th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.87% 1027th/3685 |
27.26% 1220th/4475 |
14.11% 733rd/5194 |
15.32% 968th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.55% 2820th/4582 |
60.77% 3138th/5164 |
25.69% 1879th/7313 |
23.44% 1749th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.43% 3005th/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
50.98% 3478th/6822 |
55.21% 3465th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Valarie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Valarie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.