Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Valerie.
National Rank (2025)
#127
All-Time Peak Rank
#60 (1959)
Total U.S. Births
273,229
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Valerie Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Valerie
According to SSA data, Valerie achieved its highest historical rank of #60 in 1959. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1959 with 7,302 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 18.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 139 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Valerie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+18.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,302Births in 1959
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
139Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:32
1890s:141
1900s:259
1910s:1,314
1920s:1,710
1930s:3,960
1940s:13,694
1950s:52,230
1960s:56,588
1970s:33,810
1980s:34,629
1990s:22,012
2000s:21,962
2010s:19,013
2020s:11,875
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesVa-le-rie
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with V, a letter used by only 1.5% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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