Valentin Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Valentin is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Valentin?
Valentin is spelled V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N. The name has 8 letters.
Valentin at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Valentin is derived from the Latin word “valens,” which means “strong” or “healthy.”
- Origin
- Valentin is commonly associated with Latin origins and is believed to derive from the Latin personal name Valentinus, which itself comes from “valens.”
- Pronunciation
- VAL-en-tin · 3 syllables
Valentin Popularity in 2025
Rank#660
Recorded Births418
- Boys usage rose 87 places to #660 and recorded 75 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Valentin Mean?
Valentin is derived from the Latin word “valens,” which means “strong” or “healthy.”
Origin: Valentin is commonly associated with Latin origins and is believed to derive from the Latin personal name Valentinus, which itself comes from “valens.”
How Do You Pronounce Valentin?
PronunciationVAL-en-tin
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Valentin?
- History
- The name Valentin has been used in various cultures historically and is documented in Christian traditions linked to saints bearing the name.
Valentin Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 418 | #660 |
| 2024 | Boys | 343 | #747 |
| 2023 | Boys | 374 | #709 |
| 2022 | Boys | 315 | #797 |
| 2021 | Boys | 291 | #822 |
| 2020 | Boys | 309 | #771 |
| 2019 | Boys | 269 | #837 |
| 2018 | Boys | 265 | #840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 229 | #923 |
| 2016 | Boys | 271 | #835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 232 | #922 |
| 2014 | Boys | 212 | #983 |
| 2013 | Boys | 237 | #880 |
| 2012 | Boys | 231 | #898 |
| 2011 | Boys | 206 | #961 |
| 2010 | Boys | 273 | #793 |
| 2009 | Boys | 319 | #731 |
| 2008 | Boys | 380 | #644 |
| 2007 | Boys | 404 | #614 |
| 2006 | Boys | 212 | #910 |
| 2005 | Boys | 184 | #950 |
| 2004 | Boys | 163 | #1,011 |
| 2003 | Boys | 180 | #919 |
| 2002 | Boys | 149 | #1,026 |
When Was Valentin Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
418 recorded births
National rank #660
2007 · Boys
404 recorded births
National rank #614
2008 · Boys
380 recorded births
National rank #644
2023 · Boys
374 recorded births
National rank #709
Where Valentin Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #321 | 24 |
| CA | #325 | 111 |
| TX | #368 | 100 |
| NE | #432 | 5 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| OK | #464 | 9 |
| CO | #468 | 12 |
| UT | #515 | 8 |