Girls name · California
Valerie in California
In 2025, 297 babies born in California were named Valerie, making it the #97 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1913, add up to 43,783.
Popularity over time
Valerie in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | #332 |
| 1931 | 19 | #273 |
| 1946 | 185 | #120 |
| 1962 | 663 | #58 |
| 1978 | 429 | #63 |
| 1994 | 464 | #117 |
| 2009 | 823 | #37 |
| 2025 | 297 | #97 |
Its busiest year in California was 2008, with 971 Valerie births. Its highest rank in California came in 2008, at #31.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #31 in 2008 to #595 in 1922, starting at #332 in 1913 and ending at #97 in 2025.
New Mexico gave Valerie its highest national rank, #10, in 1979. See Valerie in every state →
How popular is Valerie in California?
In 2025, 297 babies born in California were named Valerie, making it the #97 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1913, add up to 43,783.
How many babies are named Valerie in California?
California recorded 297 births of babies named Valerie in 2025.
What is the rank of Valerie in California?
Valerie ranked #97 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.