Valerian Boy

Popularity: #909 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationvah-LAIR-ee-an / vɑːˈlɛəriən

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: strong; Greek: to be healthy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Valerian has roots in Latin, where it is derived from the word 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy.' In ancient Rome, Valerian was also the name of a notable emperor, which contributed to its historical significance. The name has been used in various cultures and has associations with herbal medicine, as Valerian root is known for its calming properties. It has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries.

Trend Summary

Valerian has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, remaining relatively uncommon.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Valeriano
  • Valerien

International Variants

  • Valeriano (Spanish)
  • Valerien (French)
  • Valerij (Slavic)

Famous people named Valerian

Valerian of Rome was a Roman Emperor known for his military campaigns and eventual capture by the Persians.

Valerian Koval was a Ukrainian politician who served in various governmental roles.

Valerian V. P. Koval was a notable Soviet scientist recognized for his contributions to physics.

Valerian D. V. Koval was a prominent Russian artist known for his work in contemporary art.

Fictional characters named Valerian

Valerian is a character in the comic series 'Valérian and Laureline,' where he is a spatio-temporal agent.

Valerian is a character in the film 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,' portrayed as a space agent.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Valerian was first seen in the United States in 1914. Valerian has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Valerian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Valerian (2018)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19147
19158
191611
19177
191819
19198
192010
19217
192213
19237
192412
192515
192717
192811
19299
193010
19318
193210
193311
193415
19356
19366
19377
193811
19397
194010
19417
19427
19439
19445
19455
19486
19515
19536
19545
19557
19655
197010
19805
20045
20095
20105
201824
201914
202014
202117
202218
202313
202415