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Valerie is the English and German form of Valeria, and also a Czech variant of Valérie. Valeria is, per Behind the Name, the feminine form of the Roman name Valerius, borne by a 2nd-century Roman saint and martyr; Valerius's own root meaning was not found cached in the available sources, so it is not verified here. It is pronounced VAL-ə-ree in English. In the United States it ranked #127 for girls in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
Behind the Name describes Valerie as the English and German form of Valeria, and a Czech variant of Valérie. Valeria's own cached entry identifies it as the feminine form of Valerius, name of a 2nd-century Roman saint and martyr, but does not gloss Valerius's underlying meaning, and Valerius itself was not found cached in the facts available for this pass, so the name's ultimate root meaning is left unverified.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Linguistic roots
| Language | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Roman | Valerius | not verified in this pass |
Popularity
Valerie ranked #127 for girls in the United States in 2025 (Social Security Administration).
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #127 | ssa-2025 |
Nicknames, variants, and related names
Nicknames: Val
Variants: Valarie, Valorie, Valary
Related names: Valeria, Valérie, Valeska
What the name feels like
Valerie has a smooth, mid-century classic sound, formal enough for professional settings while still offering the easy short form Val for everyday use.
Style tags: classic, mid-century, three syllables, formal with casual nickname
Editorial interpretation: This style read is editorial opinion, not a documented fact from Behind the Name or the SSA data.
If you like this name
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valerie mean?
Valerie is the English and German form of Valeria, the feminine form of the Roman name Valerius. Valerius's own root meaning was not found in the cached sources for this profile, so it is not verified here.
Is Valerie a popular name?
Yes. Valerie ranked #127 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are nicknames for Valerie?
Val is the standard English short form.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Valerie — supports usage, pronunciation, variants, nicknames.
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Valeria — supports etymology.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
