Valerie

Pronunciation: [ v-AL-er-ee ]

Boy Name #23,484 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Valerie is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-AL-er-ee.

Parents who love the name Valerie often also consider Vada, Vallie, Vannie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #23,484
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Valentino #453 Valentin #747 Valen #1699 Valentine #2463 Valente #3943 Valerio #3953

Nicknames

Val Vay Valie Valeie

Also a Girl Name

Valerie is also used as a girl name, ranked #147.

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Similar Names

Vada Vallie Vannie Van Valentine Vance Vann Valeria

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valerie

Is Valerie a boy or girl name?

Valerie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23484. As a girl name, it is ranked #147. Valerie is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Valerie?

Valerie is pronounced v-AL-er-ee.

How popular is the name Valerie?

Valerie is currently ranked #23484 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Valerie?

Common nicknames for Valerie include Val, Vay, Valie, and Valeie.

Is Valerie a common or rare name?

Valerie is an uncommon name, ranked #23484 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Valerie

Valerie is a boy name .

Is Valerie a boy or girl name? Valerie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,484 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #147. Valerie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Valerie is currently ranked #23,484 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Valerie include Val, Vay, Valie, and Valeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Valerie include Valentino, Valentin, Valen, Valentine, Valente . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.