How Many People Are Named Valarie?

Complete statistics for the name Valarie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Valarie
Very Rare
18,666
Estimated People
1 in 17,679
1 in X Americans
1964
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
18,666 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 54

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 453
Arkansas 179
Arizona 120
California 1,936
Colorado 171
Connecticut 52
DC 68
Delaware 5
Florida 840
Georgia 550
Iowa 67
Illinois 780
Indiana 302
Kansas 63
Kentucky 195
Louisiana 376
Massachusetts 134
Maryland 277
Maine 21
Michigan 597
Minnesota 37
Missouri 277
Mississippi 318
Montana 12
North Carolina 310
Nebraska 16
New Jersey 371
New Mexico 75
New York 1,191
Ohio 604
Oklahoma 172
Oregon 41
Pennsylvania 790
Rhode Island 5
South Carolina 278
Tennessee 361
Texas 1,784
Utah 40
Virginia 355
Washington 67
Wisconsin 60
West Virginia 36
Wyoming 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Valarie

How Many People Have the Name Valarie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,666 people in the United States currently share the name Valarie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,679 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Valarie a Common or Rare Name?

Valarie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Valarie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Valarie are covered in full on the Valarie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Valarie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Valarie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Valarie is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Valarie Most Popular?

The name Valarie reached peak popularity in 1964, with 641 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Valarie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Valarie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Valarie?

Approximately 18,666 people in the United States share the name Valarie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Valarie a rare name?

Valarie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,679 Americans has this name.

What does the name Valarie mean?

The meaning and origin of Valarie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Valarie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Valarie are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Valarie most popular?

The name Valarie reached its peak in 1964, with 641 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People18,666
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 17,679
GenderFemale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1964
Male %0%
Female %100%

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