Valencia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Valencia has Latin origins, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' It evolved from Valentia in Latin to Valencia in Spanish. The name is often associated with bravery and vitality. It has no biblical relevance. Valencia has gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, reflecting its strong cultural identity and positive traits.
The name Valencia is most popular in District of Columbia, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Valencia has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Valencia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3874th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2860th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 967th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 767th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 929th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1691st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1546th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Valencia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Valencia"
Pronunciation
/væˈlɛnʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Valencia is derived from the Latin word 'valens,' which means 'strong' or 'healthy.' It was originally used in reference to the Roman city of Valencia in Spain, which was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC.
Meaning
brave, strong, healthy
Language Evolution
Valentia (Latin), Valencia (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Valencia gained popularity as a given name in various cultures, particularly in the Spanish-speaking world, due to its association with the city and its attributes of strength and vitality.
Variants & Derivatives
Val, Lencia, Valen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Valencia is viewed as a vibrant and appealing name, often associated with warmth, strength, and a cultural richness linked to its historical roots.
Famous People
Valencia James (American actress), Valencia Smith (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Valencia"
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 "Valencia"
"Valencia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3874th of 9107 | 100 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2860th of 9204 | 180 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 967th of 12526 | 2,096 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 767th of 19264 | 2,999 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 929th of 27321 | 3,090 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1691st of 35406 | 1,904 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1546th of 30306 | 1,708 |
Regional Popularity of "Valencia" 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) |
- | - |
64.02% 3325th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Valencia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
95.13% 1347th/1416 |
94.27% 1300th/1379 |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.98% 935th/2227 |
48.07% 1168th/2430 |
24.82% 708th/2853 |
37.48% 1040th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.46% 836th/2937 |
32.79% 1142nd/3483 |
15.32% 539th/3518 |
28.64% 1158th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.37% 935th/3685 |
35.62% 1594th/4475 |
11.74% 610th/5194 |
27.12% 1713th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.21% 1659th/4582 |
39.85% 2058th/5164 |
18.93% 1384th/7313 |
37.61% 2807th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.61% 1578th/3984 |
28.73% 1289th/4487 |
23.38% 1595th/6822 |
31.17% 1956th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Valencia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Valencia" 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.