Valentin Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationval-en-TEEN / /vælənˈtiːn/Latin; French; Russian
Meaning
Latin: strong; healthy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Valentin is derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which is related to the word 'valens,' meaning strong or healthy. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to the association with Saint Valentine. The name has seen popularity in various European countries, especially in France and Russia, and is often celebrated on Valentine's Day.
Trend Summary
Valentin has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common compared to similar names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Valentyn
- Valentino
International Variants
- Valentin (German)
- Valentín (Spanish)
- Valentyn (Ukrainian)
- Valentino (Italian)
Famous people named Valentin
Valentin Pavlov was a Russian politician known for serving as the last Prime Minister of the Soviet Union.
Valentin Serov was a prominent Russian painter recognized for his portraits and contributions to Russian art.
Valentin Vance was a notable American football player who played in the National Football League.
Valentin de Boulogne was a French painter known for his works in the Baroque style.
Fictional characters named Valentin
Valentin is a character in the play 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' by William Shakespeare, known for his friendship with Proteus.
Valentin is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Valentin was first seen in the United States in 1912. Valentin has ranked as high as #987 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Valentin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Valentin (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 79 | |
| TX | 72 | |
| AZ | 21 | |
| FL | 21 | |
| WA | 14 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| GA | 12 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| WI | 7 | |
| OK | 5 | |
| OR | 5 | |
| NV | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 33 |
| 1927 | 38 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 28 |
| 1930 | 30 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1934 | 46 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 30 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 31 |
| 1939 | 29 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1943 | 34 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 38 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1950 | 61 |
| 1951 | 44 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 37 |
| 1954 | 49 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1957 | 48 |
| 1958 | 50 |
| 1959 | 42 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 51 |
| 1962 | 43 |
| 1963 | 47 |
| 1964 | 57 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1967 | 48 |
| 1968 | 50 |
| 1969 | 63 |
| 1970 | 60 |
| 1971 | 59 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 74 |
| 1974 | 64 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1976 | 88 |
| 1977 | 66 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 71 |
| 1980 | 95 |
| 1981 | 117 |
| 1982 | 85 |
| 1983 | 91 |
| 1984 | 95 |
| 1985 | 86 |
| 1986 | 83 |
| 1987 | 93 |
| 1988 | 84 |
| 1989 | 119 |
| 1990 | 131 |
| 1991 | 134 |
| 1992 | 116 |
| 1993 | 124 |
| 1994 | 153 |
| 1995 | 135 |
| 1996 | 146 |
| 1997 | 167 |
| 1998 | 141 |
| 1999 | 167 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 2001 | 153 |
| 2002 | 149 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 163 |
| 2005 | 184 |
| 2006 | 212 |
| 2007 | 404 |
| 2008 | 380 |
| 2009 | 319 |
| 2010 | 273 |
| 2011 | 206 |
| 2012 | 231 |
| 2013 | 237 |
| 2014 | 212 |
| 2015 | 232 |
| 2016 | 271 |
| 2017 | 229 |
| 2018 | 265 |
| 2019 | 269 |
| 2020 | 309 |
| 2021 | 291 |
| 2022 | 315 |
| 2023 | 374 |
| 2024 | 343 |