Valente
Meaningstrong, vigorous · Latin
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,907 in 1993
29 babies were named Valente in the US in 2025. It has climbed 161 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Valente you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Valente, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Valente would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryValente first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1993, when it reached #1,907.
- TrendValente has climbed 161 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Valente means “strong, vigorous”.
About the name Valente
Valente is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “strong, vigorous”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-nte”. US birth records list Valente for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 101 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #1,907 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.6 | 380,952 boys |
| 1920s | 6.0 | 165,837 boys |
| 1930s | 6.4 | 155,280 boys |
| 1940s | 5.0 | 200,401 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 288,184 boys |
| 1960s | 4.1 | 241,546 boys |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 105,932 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 97,847 boys |
| 1990s | 18 | 57,045 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 48,216 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 65,617 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,172 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Valente
What does the name Valente mean?
Valente means “strong, vigorous” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Valente?
Valente has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Valente a boy or girl name?
Valente is a boy name.
How popular is the name Valente?
Valente ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#1,907).