Valentin

Valentin - A very unique male name

Valentin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #956. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Valentin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Valentin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Valentin. The baby boy name Valentin was given to 374 baby boys in 2025, ranking #665 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,921 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Valentin peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 620.

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Valentin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Valentin is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #329 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,560.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Valentin is where you live.

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Valentin origin and meaning

Latin, via French, Spanish and Slavic use

A form of Valentine, from Latin Valentinus, from valens, 'strong, healthy'

Valentin is the everyday form of Valentine across France, Spain, Germany and Eastern Europe. In the US it goes back to 1912 and is at its peak in 2025, rising with other international classics.

Attested etymology

Valentin is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Valentin, pop culture references for the name Valentin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Valentin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Valentin, sorted by popularity.

Valentino / Valentine / Valente /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Valentin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Valentin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Valentin?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

val-en-TEEN · /ˌvælənˈtiːn/
European use stresses the last syllable (val-en-TEEN); English speakers often say VAL-en-tin.

Around the world

• Valentine (English) — The English form of the same Latin name
• Valentino (Italian) — The Italian form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Val

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

Valentin offers the romance of Valentine in a sleeker, more European form — recognisable, but with an international accent.

Worth knowing

• Pronunciation needs guidance in English-speaking settings
• May be read as the girl's name Valentina at a glance