Valentim
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "strong, vigorous, healthy".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Valentim. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Valentim today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Valentim births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Valentim. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Valentim with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Valentim. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,133
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Valentim: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Valentim from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Valentim by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Valentim during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Valentim
The name Valentim is derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which itself comes from the Latin word "valens" meaning strong, vigorous, or healthy. This name has its origins in ancient Rome and was initially used as a surname or family name before becoming a popular given name.
The earliest known person with the name Valentim was Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century Roman saint who was martyred on February 14th, around 270 AD. His association with romantic love and the tradition of Valentine's Day celebrations contributed significantly to the name's popularity across Europe.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Valentim was Valentim Fernandes, a 15th-century Portuguese explorer and writer. Born around 1450, he is best known for his work "Descrição da Costa Ocidental de África" (Description of the West Coast of Africa), which provided valuable information about the early Portuguese explorations in Africa.
Another notable figure with this name was Valentim Gentil (1899-1967), a Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during World War II. He played a crucial role in Brazil's decision to join the Allied forces against the Axis powers.
In the 16th century, Valentim Leitão (1535-1607) was a Portuguese architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings, including the Convent of Christ in Tomar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Moving forward in time, Valentim Quaresma (1882-1976) was a Brazilian writer and journalist, renowned for his satirical works that criticized the Brazilian society of his time. His novel "O Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma" (The Sad End of Policarpo Quaresma) is considered a classic of Brazilian literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Valentim throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Valentim + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Valentim as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Valentim: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Valentim?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Valentim going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Valentim a common name?
We classify Valentim as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Valentim most popular?
The single biggest year for Valentim was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Valentim is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Valentim in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Valentim a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Valentim in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Valentim still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Valentim in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Valentim can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Valentim?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.