Valentino Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Valentino is a name of Latin origin meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'. It evolved from Valentinus in ancient times and has variants such as Valentine and Valentina. The name carries connotations of romance and has a rich history tied to Saint Valentine, contributing to its modern perception as a stylish and elegant choice.
The name Valentino is most popular in Nevada, 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, Valentino has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too 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, 'Valentino' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1378th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1475th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1395th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1418th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1355th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1044th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 613th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Valentino' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Valentino"
Pronunciation
/vælənˈtiːnoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Valentino is derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which comes from the word 'valens' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'.
Meaning
strong, healthy
Language Evolution
Valentinus (Latin), Valentino (Italian), Valentine (English)
Historical Usage
The name Valentino has been used since the early Christian era, gaining popularity particularly in Italy. It became more widely recognized due to the feast day of Saint Valentine, which is celebrated on February 14.
Variants & Derivatives
Valentine, Valentina, Val
Modern Popularity & Image
Valentino is often associated with romance and love, largely due to its connection to St. Valentine. It is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name.
Famous People
Valentino Rossi, Italian motorcycle racer, Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Valentino"
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 "Valentino"
"Valentino" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1378th of 7545 | 444 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1475th of 6773 | 400 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1395th of 7552 | 588 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1418th of 10718 | 592 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1355th of 16616 | 1,014 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1044th of 24088 | 2,621 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 613th of 23106 | 5,411 |
Regional Popularity of "Valentino" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 931st/931 |
100.00% 637th/637 |
100.00% 1827th/1827 |
100.00% 716th/716 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 665th/665 |
100.00% 2016th/2016 |
100.00% 967th/967 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 1273rd/1273 |
100.00% 1715th/1715 |
100.00% 907th/907 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 1540th/1540 |
100.00% 1352nd/1352 |
100.00% 1470th/1470 |
100.00% 967th/967 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 1273rd/1273 |
100.00% 1799th/1799 |
100.00% 1691st/1691 |
100.00% 899th/899 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 1188th/1188 |
100.00% 1034th/1034 |
100.00% 1239th/1239 |
100.00% 695th/695 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 814th/814 |
100.00% 478th/478 |
100.00% 721st/721 |
100.00% 457th/457 |
Regional Popularity of "Valentino" 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 "Valentino"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Valentino" 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.