Valentine
Literal root meaning: “strong, healthy + -ine”
About the name Valentine
Valentine is a boy name with Latin roots, literally “strong, healthy + -ine”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Valentine ranked #1807 for boys in the US, with 89 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 56% of US babies named Valentine were boys.
Etymology
From Latin, meaning “strong, healthy” + “-ine”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Valentine”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1807
- In 2015
- #3585
- Babies in 2025
- 89
Popularity of Valentine, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Valentine
Names similar to Valentine
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.