Valerio

Valerio is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “to be strong.” In 2024 it was given to 28 boys in the United States.

Valerio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“to be strong”

About the name Valerio

Valerio belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “to be strong” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Valerio first appears in Social Security records in 1920. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2748 in 1955, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 484 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Valerio in US records

First recorded (US)
1920
Best US rank
#2748 in 1955
Peak year
2024
Babies named Valerio in 2024
28
Total since 1880
484

Valerio in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#2728 in 2019
Babies named Valerio in 2025
6
Total since 1996
49

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Valerio mean?

Valerio means “to be strong” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Valerio a boy or girl name?

Valerio is a boy name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Valerio?

Valerio comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Valerio?

Valerio first appears in US records in 1920. Its best-ever ranking was #2748 in 1955, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

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