Holding steady.
Popularity of Valree since 1914
Babies named Valree per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Valree's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valree is an exceedingly rare name, first recorded in 1914, and has never entered the top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1914 itself, with no data for any other year, suggesting only a handful of births. The name likely derives from Valerie, a name of Latin origin meaning 'strong', but the -ee ending may indicate a modern diminutive or invented variation. Given its scarcity, Valree has no top states or notable bearers. It remains a unique, unobtrusive choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage yet fresh feel, though its etymology is not firmly established.
Valree appears to be a modern, possibly American coinage, likely derived from Valerie or Val combined with the fashionable -ee suffix. Valerie itself comes from the Latin 'valere', meaning 'to be strong'. The name emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1914, but has never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val
Sibling names for Valree
Names that share Valree's style, for a brother or sister.
