gender neutral
Valentine
strong, healthy
About Valentine
Imagine choosing a name that celebrates love itself—Valentine does exactly that with unapologetic romanticism and surprising strength. Far from being overly sentimental, Valentine carries a robust, vintage quality that's experiencing a well-deserved renaissance. This name belonged to saints and scholars, rebels and romantics, proving its versatility across personalities and eras. Valentine sounds decidedly masculine despite its association with a holiday, possessing gravitas that grows with the bearer. It's unexpected, memorable, and absolutely distinctive in today's naming environment. Your son will never be one of five Valentines in his class, yet the name requires no explanation or pronunciation guide. For parents seeking something genuinely different that makes a statement about valuing compassion and courage equally, Valentine delivers magnificently.
Popularity of the Name Valentine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #635 | |
| 1881 | #501 | |
| 1882 | #425 | |
| 1883 | #458 | |
| 1884 | #448 | |
| 1885 | #478 | |
| 1886 | #469 | |
| 1887 | #457 | |
| 1888 | #480 | |
| 1889 | #496 | |
| 1890 | #433 | |
| 1891 | #592 | |
| 1892 | #476 | |
| 1893 | #505 | |
| 1894 | #366 | |
| 1895 | #412 | |
| 1896 | #480 | |
| 1897 | #646 | |
| 1898 | #606 | |
| 1899 | #518 | |
| 1900 | #675 | |
| 1901 | #451 | |
| 1902 | #681 | |
| 1903 | #409 | |
| 1904 | #536 | |
| 1905 | #547 | |
| 1906 | #565 | |
| 1907 | #588 | |
| 1908 | #540 | |
| 1909 | #503 | |
| 1910 | #522 | |
| 1911 | #575 | |
| 1912 | #546 | |
| 1913 | #485 | |
| 1914 | #436 | |
| 1915 | #471 | |
| 1916 | #508 | |
| 1917 | #585 | |
| 1918 | #501 | |
| 1919 | #500 | |
| 1920 | #558 | |
| 1921 | #629 | |
| 1922 | #550 | |
| 1923 | #613 | |
| 1924 | #567 | |
| 1925 | #611 | |
| 1926 | #578 | |
| 1927 | #583 | |
| 1928 | #561 | |
| 1929 | #619 | |
| 1930 | #571 | |
| 1931 | #623 | |
| 1932 | #643 | |
| 1933 | #732 | |
| 1934 | #787 | |
| 1935 | #821 | |
| 1936 | #746 | |
| 1937 | #769 | |
| 1938 | #748 | |
| 1939 | #953 | |
| 1940 | #901 | |
| 1941 | #797 | |
| 1942 | #945 | |
| 1943 | #896 | |
| 1944 | #896 | |
| 1947 | #982 | |
| 1948 | #952 | |
| 1949 | #831 | |
| 1950 | #916 | |
| 1951 | #960 | |
| 1952 | #913 | |
| 1953 | #929 | |
| 1955 | #940 | |
| 1964 | #144 | |
| 1965 | #123 | |
| 1966 | #149 | |
| 1967 | #175 | |
| 1968 | #169 | |
| 1969 | #204 | |
| 1970 | #166 | |
| 1971 | #173 | |
| 1972 | #201 | |
| 1973 | #208 | |
| 1974 | #217 | |
| 1975 | #224 | |
| 1976 | #257 | |
| 1977 | #233 | |
| 1978 | #383 | |
| 1979 | #382 | |
| 1981 | #291 | |
| 1982 | #267 | |
| 1983 | #257 | |
| 1984 | #373 | |
| 1985 | #268 | |
| 1986 | #282 | |
| 1987 | #248 | |
| 1991 | #384 | |
| 1992 | #406 | |
| 1996 | #335 | |
| 2024 | #736 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland
Variations of Name Valentine
Names Similar to Valentine
Nicknames for Valentine
- Val
- Tine
- Vale
- Valen
Famous People Named Valentine
| Valentine de Saint-Point | French writer and artist |
| Valentine Chirol | English journalist and author |
| Valentine Cameron Prinsep | British painter |
| Valentine Telegdi | Hungarian-American physicist |
| Valentine Green | English engraver |
| Valentine Dyall | English actor |
| Valentine Serov | Russian painter |
| Valentine Holmes | Australian rugby player |
| Valentine B. Horton | American businessman |
| Valentine J. Daly | American politician |
| Valentine Tapley | American humorist |
| Valentine T. McGillycuddy | American physician and tribal agent |
| Valentine Baker | British soldier and politician |
| Valentine Mattiacci | Italian racing driver |
| Valentine Perkins | American soldier |
| Valentine Williams | British author and journalist |
| Valentine Shortis | Canadian criminal |
| Valentine Siegler | American cinematographer |
Characters Named Valentine
| Valentine Morgenstern | "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare |
| Valentine Michael Smith | "Stranger in a Strange Land" by Robert A. Heinlein |
| Valentine McKee | "Tremors" film series |
| Valentine Wannop | "Parade's End" by Ford Madox Ford |
| Valentine "Val" McKee | "Tremors" film series |
| Valentine Treffor | "Brave Story" by Miyuki Miyabe |
| Valentine O'Hara | "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell |
| Valentine Wiggin | "Ender's Game" series by Orson Scott Card |
| Valentine Pendergast | "Pendergast" series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child |
| Valentine "Val" Brown | "Falling Skies" TV series |
| Valentine Xavier | "Orpheus Descending" by Tennessee Williams |
| Valentine D'Artagnan | "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas |
| Valentine Smith | "The Number of the Beast" by Robert A. Heinlein |