Girls name · California
Valerie in California
Valerie was the 97th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 297 babies named Valerie that year. Since 1913, California families have named 43,783 babies Valerie.
Popularity over time
Valerie in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 332nd |
| 1931 | 19 | 273rd |
| 1946 | 185 | 120th |
| 1962 | 663 | 58th |
| 1978 | 429 | 63rd |
| 1994 | 464 | 117th |
| 2009 | 823 | 37th |
| 2025 | 297 | 97th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 332nd in 1913 to 97th in 2025.
The most babies named Valerie in California in a single year was 971, in 2008. Its best showing was 31st among girls names in 2008.
Across the country, Valerie reached its best rank of 10th in New Mexico (1979). See Valerie in every state →
How popular is Valerie in California?
Valerie was the 97th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 297 babies named Valerie that year. Since 1913, California families have named 43,783 babies Valerie.
How many babies are named Valerie in California?
In 2025, 297 babies were named Valerie in California. The most babies named Valerie in California in a single year was 971, in 2008.
What is the rank of Valerie in California?
Valerie ranked 97th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 31st among girls names in 2008.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.