Holding steady.
Popularity of Valaree since 1920
Babies named Valaree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valaree is a modern respelling of Valerie that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920 but saw its peak usage in 1984. Since then, its frequency has remained very low and stable, never entering the top 1000 names. The name has no recorded top states, indicating its use is scattered across the country. Valaree exemplifies the trend of creative spellings that emerged in the late 20th century, offering a distinctive twist on a classic name without straying far from its recognizable sound. Its rarity ensures that a child named Valaree is unlikely to share the name with classmates.
Valaree is a modern English spelling variant of Valerie, itself derived from the Latin Valeria, feminine form of Valerius, which is related to the Latin verb valere meaning 'to be strong, be healthy'. The name Valerie has been used in English since the 19th century, but Valaree as a specific spelling emerged later, likely as a creative respelling to achieve a distinctive look or sound. It saw modest use in the 1980s, peaking in 1984, and has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Ree
Sibling names for Valaree
Names that share Valaree's style, for a brother or sister.
