Rising since 2013, #1,721 for girls today.
Popularity of Valencia since 1919
Babies named Valencia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 128 |
| 1930s | 97 |
| 1940s | 126 |
| 1950s | 1,040 |
| 1960s | 2,069 |
| 1970s | 1,743 |
| 1980s | 1,922 |
| 1990s | 1,751 |
| 2000s | 1,180 |
| 2010s | 1,140 |
| 2020s | 997 |
Meaning & origin
Valencia is a place name that entered the English-speaking naming pool in the early 20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1919. The name derives from the Latin 'valentia', meaning strength, and shares its spelling with the Spanish city known for oranges. Its popularity peaked in 1970, and after a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2013. As of 2025, Valencia ranks 1,721, with approximately 1 in 13,621 babies receiving the name. It has been most common in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. The name offers a melodic, feminine alternative to similar-sounding names like Valentina, with nickname options including Val.
Valencia is derived from the Roman city name Valentia, which in Latin means 'strength' or 'vigor'. The city in Spain was founded by Romans in 138 BC. As a given name, Valencia was occasionally used in English-speaking countries from the 19th century, and gained moderate popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s.
Where Valencia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Valencia” around the world
Where Valencia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Lenny, Lenci
Sibling names for Valencia
Names that share Valencia's style, for a brother or sister.
