How Many People Are Named Valerie?

Curious about how common the name Valerie is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 271,690
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,215 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 271,690 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Valerie.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,215 people has this name.

This classification places Valerie in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Valerie

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,215 people

Total Count

271,690

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 693
Female: 270,997

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 50

  • Young (<30) 57,059
  • Adult (30–60) 102,872
  • Old (>60) 111,759

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 28.6%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 460
  • Alabama 3,419
  • Arkansas 1,564
  • Arizona 3,949
  • California 43,494
  • Colorado 3,500
  • Connecticut 3,242
  • DC 1,805
  • Delaware 703
  • Florida 10,359
  • Georgia 5,608
  • Hawaii 1,400
  • Iowa 2,603
  • Idaho 939
  • Illinois 14,580
  • Indiana 4,876
  • Kansas 2,018
  • Kentucky 2,509
  • Louisiana 3,420
  • Massachusetts 6,164
  • Maryland 4,668
  • Maine 1,159
  • Michigan 9,722
  • Minnesota 3,860
  • Missouri 4,457
  • Mississippi 2,091
  • Montana 782
  • North Carolina 4,616
  • North Dakota 716
  • Nebraska 1,511
  • New Hampshire 668
  • New Jersey 9,566
  • New Mexico 2,713
  • Nevada 1,228
  • New York 25,782
  • Ohio 10,897
  • Oklahoma 2,369
  • Oregon 2,144
  • Pennsylvania 13,437
  • Rhode Island 952
  • South Carolina 2,325
  • South Dakota 773
  • Tennessee 3,567
  • Texas 23,347
  • Utah 2,106
  • Virginia 5,394
  • Vermont 411
  • Washington 4,094
  • Wisconsin 4,107
  • West Virginia 1,478
  • Wyoming 419
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Valerie?

Approximately 271,690 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Valerie, based on statistical analysis.

Is Valerie a rare name?

Valerie is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.