Valentino Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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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"

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Pronunciation

/vælənˈtiːnoʊ/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Valentino is derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which comes from the word 'valens' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy'.

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Meaning

strong, healthy

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Language Evolution

Valentinus (Latin), Valentino (Italian), Valentine (English)

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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.

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Variants & Derivatives

Valentine, Valentina, Val

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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.

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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.