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Valerian

male

Meaning

"Strong; Healthy"

From Latin valere meaning to be strong, Valerian is linked to Roman nomenclature and early Christian saints.

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Popularity History of Valerian

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6137Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Valerian did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Valerian Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Valerian.

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Valie
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Vale
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Baby Name Lists That Include Valerian

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Valerian, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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