Valentin

Valentin is a boy's name of French origin meaning “strong, healthy, power, rule.” In 2024 it was given to 343 boys in the United States.

Valentin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
“strong, healthy, power, rule”
Pronunciation
/ˈva.lɛnˌtiːn/

About the name Valentin

Valentin belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “strong, healthy, power, rule” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Valentin first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #614 in 2007, and in 2024 343 babies received the name — 11,304 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Valentin in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#614 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Valentin in 2024
343
Total since 1880
11,304

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Valentin mean?

Valentin means “strong, healthy, power, rule” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Valentin a boy or girl name?

Valentin is a boy name. In 2024, 343 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Valentin?

Valentin comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Valentin?

Valentin first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #614 in 2007, and 343 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Valentin?

Valentin is pronounced /ˈva.lɛnˌtiːn/ (IPA).

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