Valentin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Valentin originates from Latin, meaning strong or healthy. It evolved from 'Valentinus' in Latin to various forms in Old French and Modern English. The name has traits of strength and romance due to its association with Saint Valentine. There is no specific biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and is currently perceived positively, often linked to love.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Valentin"
Pronunciation
/vælənˈtiːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Valentin derives from the Latin name 'Valentinus', which is derived from the word 'valens', meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'.
Meaning
strong, healthy
Language Evolution
Valentinus (Latin), Valentin (Old French), Valentin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Valentin gained popularity in the Middle Ages, especially due to the veneration of Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr. It became associated with romance and love, particularly in the context of Valentine's Day.
Variants & Derivatives
Valentine, Valentina, Val
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Valentin is seen as a romantic name, often associated with love and affection due to its connection to Valentine's Day. It has a positive and strong connotation.
Famous People
Valentin Pavlov, a notable Russian politician, Valentin Serov, a prominent Russian painter, Valentin Makarov, a renowned Russian scientist
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Boy Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 404 peak births in 2007
Geographic Spread
Popular across 29 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Valentin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Valentin"
"Valentin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1763rd of 7545 | 302 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1283rd of 6773 | 524 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1141st of 7552 | 830 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1015th of 10718 | 1,020 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 948th of 16616 | 1,792 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 845th of 24088 | 3,489 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 827th of 23106 | 3,347 |
Regional Popularity of "Valentin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
37.07% 877th/2366 |
66.64% 761st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
31.07% 731st/2353 |
47.96% 742nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
46.01% 1118th/2430 |
25.13% 717th/2853 |
32.22% 894th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.84% 1405th/2937 |
33.74% 1175th/3483 |
21.26% 748th/3518 |
17.51% 708th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.68% 1278th/3685 |
34.61% 1549th/4475 |
16.08% 835th/5194 |
10.04% 634th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.43% 1257th/4582 |
32.77% 1692nd/5164 |
11.57% 846th/7313 |
7.62% 569th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.18% 1282nd/3984 |
35.66% 1600th/4487 |
12.97% 885th/6822 |
8.88% 557th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Valentin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Valentin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Valentin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Valentin" in the United States
The name Valentin is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Valentin has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Valentin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1763rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1283rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1141st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1015th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 948th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 845th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 827th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Valentin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.