Holding steady.
Popularity of Valori since 1952
Babies named Valori per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Valori's real moment was 1970.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 84 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valori is a mid-20th century American coinage, likely a respelling of the classic name Valerie. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1952 and saw its peak usage in 1970, when it achieved its highest rank. Although it has never been among the most popular names, Valori has maintained a stable, low-level presence, reflecting a preference for unique spellings. The name shares the strong, healthy meaning of its Latin root valere, and its soft, feminine sound fits the style of other 1970s names like Kimberly and Stacy. While Valori has not appeared in the top 1000 in recent decades, it continues to be used as a distinct alternative to Valerie.
Valori is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of Valerie. Valerie itself derives from the Latin valere, meaning 'to be strong', and has been used as a given name since the 19th century. Valori emerged as a distinctive spelling variant in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val, Lori
Sibling names for Valori
Names that share Valori's style, for a brother or sister.
