Valentina
The feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, a derivative of Latin valens, strong or healthy. It is used in Italy, Spain, Russia and Latin America alike.
Valentina in 2025
Valentina was given to 5,361 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 95th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 618 babies born.
The history of Valentina
Valentina reached its highest point in 2025, when 5,361 babies were given the name, ranking 95th that year.
Across the 129 years of records since 1897, 65,166 babies have been named Valentina. Half of them were born before 2017, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Alpha.
Valentina by decade
| Decade | Babies named Valentina | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 2,736 |
| 1900s | 23 | 2,047 |
| 1910s | 185 | 2,452 |
| 1920s | 336 | 2,199 |
| 1930s | 227 | 2,213 |
| 1940s | 238 | 2,607 |
| 1950s | 591 | 1,885 |
| 1960s | 771 | 1,825 |
| 1970s | 614 | 2,331 |
| 1980s | 907 | 2,062 |
| 1990s | 1,903 | 1,443 |
| 2000s | 7,506 | 435 |
| 2010s | 27,228 | 171 |
| 2020s | 24,632 | 95 |
Where Valentina is heading
Valentina has risen 95% over the past decade, from 2,751 babies in 2015 to 5,361 in 2025.
Names like Valentina
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Valentina.