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Valerie

The name Valerie peaked for boys at #1711 in 1962. Valerie is also used for girls, ranking #127 in 2025.

The name Valerie is a girl's name of French origin meaning "strength, health".

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The name of a martyred medieval saint, Valerie has been on the popularity list since its earliest publication in 1880. Though it peaked in the 1960s, remaining in the Top 100 until 1988, it still doesn't sound terminally dated; the association with the word valor gives it a sense of boldness and makes it one of the special group of <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/96/girls-names-that-mean-brave-or-powerful">girl names that mean strong</a>. 
<br/><br/>The original name Valeria, came into use in the 1890s, followed soon after by the French form Valerie, which rapidly became the more accepted form. In the 2011 werewolf update of Red Riding Hood, Red was given the name Valerie.

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The name Valerie is currently ranked #127 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #60 in 1959. The name is most popular in VALERIE, VALERIE, and VALERIE. Valerie is occasionally used for boys in 2005.

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