Valentin
- Meaning
- Strong; healthy
- Origin
- Latin
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What does Valentin mean?
Valentin means “Strong; healthy”.
Valentin belongs to the Latin Valentine name family, associated with strength and health. It is used in several European languages, and its form reflects that shared history rather than a new modern variation of the English word valentine. The saints connected with the name also contribute to its long cultural background.
Valentine and Valentino are related forms with different endings. Valentin's final syllable can sound quite different in French, German, or other languages, so a single English guide may not capture a family's version. Its connection with Valentine's Day is recognizable, but the older meaning concerns health and strength rather than translating directly as romantic love.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Valentin?
United States · 2025Explore how often Valentin is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #660 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Valentin
- 418 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 21.9% More than 2024
Valentin over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #660 | 418 |
| 2024 | Boys | #748 | 343 |
| 2023 | Boys | #710 | 374 |
| 2022 | Boys | #800 | 315 |
| 2021 | Boys | #823 | 291 |
| 2020 | Boys | #771 | 309 |
| 2019 | Boys | #838 | 269 |
| 2018 | Boys | #842 | 265 |
| 2017 | Boys | #924 | 229 |
| 2016 | Boys | #836 | 271 |
| 2015 | Boys | #924 | 232 |
| 2014 | Boys | #985 | 212 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Valentin
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Valentino
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Strong or healthy
Listed as a related name to Valentin.
Valen
Unisex- Meaning
- Strong; healthy
Shares the recorded meaning “Strong; healthy” with Valentin.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
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Lucas
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Man from Lucania
Shares an origin with Valentin.
Sebastian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Person from ancient city of Sebastia, venerable
Shares an origin with Valentin.
Leo
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Lion
Shares an origin with Valentin.
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