A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Vallie since 1880
Babies named Vallie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2025, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vallie's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 186 |
| 1890s | 312 |
| 1900s | 387 |
| 1910s | 629 |
| 1920s | 548 |
| 1930s | 341 |
| 1940s | 238 |
| 1950s | 196 |
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 291 |
Meaning & origin
Vallie peaked in 1884 and then fell out of fashion for over a century. Its recent revival, starting around 2005, is part of a broader trend that brings back vintage names like Mamie and Effie. Today, it is most common in Missouri, Alabama, and Tennessee, rooting it in its historical American Southern stronghold. With an estimated 1 in 15,307 girls receiving the name in 2025, Vallie remains a rare but quietly growing choice, favored by parents seeking an affectionate, old-fashioned nickname as a given name.
Vallie originated as a pet form of Valerie or Valentine, both derived from the Latin verb valere, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy'. The name was in occasional use from the 19th century, especially in the southeastern United States. Its heyday was the 1880s, after which it declined steadily before beginning a modest revival in recent years.
Where Vallie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val
Sibling names for Vallie
Names that share Vallie's style, for a brother or sister.
