Valentine

“Strong, healthy” — Latin origin

Girl's name · #2539 in the US (2025) · Heirloom

Valentine belongs to an older America first — it reached #743 back in 1885 — yet it still appears in today's records at #2539. About 2,200 girls have carried it since 1885. About 56% of babies named Valentine in recent years have been boys. Val is a short form of Valentine.

Around the world: #82 in France (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 2 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Valentines

Valentine Hugo — French painter, draftsman, and illustrator (1887-1968)
Valentine Penrose — French writer and artist (1898–1978)
Valentine de Saint-Point — artist (1875-1953)
Valentine Tessier — French actress (1892–1981)
Valentine Grant — American actress (1881-1949)

In stories & tradition

Valentine — Guilty Gear 2: Overture
Valentine Wiggin — Ender's Game hexalogy
Valentine de Villefort — The Count of Monte Cristo

What Valentines become

Among 374 notable people named Valentine:

Similar names: Eleonora · Valencia · Seraphine · Lillia · Emeline · Adelyne

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