Valentine
A unisex name of Latin origin, meaning strong and valiant.
Valentine by the numbers
In 2025, 14 babies in England and Wales were named Valentine. In the US, 82 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
It is used at about the same rate on both sides of the Atlantic.
Its American peak was 142 babies in 1918, making it a 1910s name.
Names that come from Valentine
Forms of Valentine in other languages, names built from it, and names that mean a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
Sounds like Valentine
Names that are said the same way as Valentine, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Valentinstrong and valiant226 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean courage
Like Valentine, each of these has courage in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Andrewmanly, brave8,228 in the US (2017)
- Rileyvaliant; rye clearing7,797 in the US (2017)
- Leonardobrave lion; from Germanic elements4,113 in the US (2017)
- Everettbrave as a wild boar3,814 in the US (2017)
- Tristanbold, sorrowful; from Pictish origin3,333 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean strength
Like Valentine, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Valentine
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