Valentino

Valentino - A very unique male name

Valentino appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1809. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Valentino and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Valentino? 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 Valentino. The baby boy name Valentino was given to 673 baby boys in 2025, ranking #449 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,179 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Valentino peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 449.

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Valentino is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Valentino is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #198 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,079.

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 Valentino is where you live.

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Valentino origin and meaning

Latin, via Italian

Italian form of Valentine, from Latin Valentinus, from valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous'

Valentino is the Italian Valentine, sanctified by Saint Valentine and glamorised by silent-film star Rudolph Valentino. Long rare in the U.S., it has climbed to its peak in 2025 as long Italian names surge.

Attested etymology

Valentino is a 9 letter name with 4 syllables.

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

Similar to Valentino

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

Valentin / 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 Valentino

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 Valentino 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 Valentino?

4 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-TEE-noh · /ˌvælənˈtinoʊ/

Around the world

• Valentino (Italian) — Original Italian form
• Valentín (Spanish) — Spanish form

Spellings and nicknames

• Valentine — English form
• Valentin — French/German form

Nicknames: ValTino

Famous bearers

• Rudolph Valentino — Silent-film star, the original 'Latin lover' (born Rodolfo Valentino) (1895–1926) Historical
• Valentino Rossi — Italian motorcycle racing champion (b. 1979) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternationalRoyal

Why parents choose it

Romantic, fashionable, and unmistakably Italian, with Val and Tino softening it for everyday use.

Worth knowing

• The fashion house Valentino and Valentine's Day are instant associations, and at four syllables it is almost always shortened.