The nameValentin
Valentin is the French, German and Spanish form of Valentine, meaning "strong".
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Valentin comes from the Latin valens, "strong, healthy".
Origin
Latin.
History
Saint Valentine, a Roman martyr, gave his name to the feast of lovers on 14 February. In the United States Valentin reached 614th in 2007.
Valentin in other languages
Valentin is the French, German, Spanish and Russian form of Valentine. It is Valentino in Italian and Walenty in Polish.
Nicknames for Valentin
The most common nicknames for Valentin: Val.
Did you know?
- Valentin Haüy founded the first school for blind children in Paris in the 1780s, where Louis Braille later studied.
Famous people named Valentin
- Saint Valentine
- Valentin Serov, painter
Popularity of the name Valentin
Valentin in the United States
Valentin was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,425 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Valentin. Its rise began around 1934, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Valentin in the United States were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 326 births a year on average, against 253 in the five years before.
Valentin in France
Valentin was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 46,715 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Valentin. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Valentin in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 1,179 births a year on average, against 1,730 in the five years before.
Valentin in Belgium
Valentin in Switzerland
Valentin in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Valentin
Names from the same generation as Valentin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Compare Valentin with another name
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valentin mean?
Valentin comes from the Latin valens, "strong, healthy".
What is the origin of the name Valentin?
Latin.
Is Valentin a girl's or a boy's name?
Valentin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Valentin?
In 2024, Valentin was the 745th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 343 births.
What are the variants of the name Valentin?
Variants and related names of Valentin include Valentino.
What are good sibling names for Valentin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilia, Lucie, Paloma and Livia for a sister, Julien, Marcel, Lucien and Vincenzo for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Valentin?
The most common nicknames for Valentin are Val.
Who are famous people named Valentin?
Saint Valentine; Valentin Serov, painter.