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Summary

Valerie is of Latin origin, meaning strong or healthy. It evolved from the Latin 'Valerius' to various forms in French and English. The name is often associated with positive traits such as strength and resilience. It has no biblical background and gained popularity in the 20th century. Today, it carries a classic and elegant image.

The name Valerie is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West 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, Valerie has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Valerie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5252nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2424th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2476th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4415th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13873rd out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 554th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 272nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 94th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 92nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 107th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 152nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Valerie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.