Vallie
A diminutive form of the name Valerie or Valeria, ultimately from Latin meaning "to be strong, vigorous."
Name Census estimates that about 820 living Americans carry the first name Vallie. It is a predominantly female name (95.9% of registrations). The average person named Vallie today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vallie births was 1915 (93 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vallie. 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.
Key insights
- • Although Vallie is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 143 boys registered with the name since 1880.
People living today
820
~ 1 in 417,993 Americans
Peak year
1915
93 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1958 SSA rank
#2,523
Tracked since 1880
Gender
Gender distribution for Vallie
Vallie leans heavily female at 95.9% of total registrations, but 143 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Vallie as a male name
- Ranked #4,478 in 1958
- 5 male births in 1958
- Peak: 1923 (13 births)
Vallie as a female name
- Ranked #2,523 in 2024
- 71 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1915 (82 births)
Popularity
Vallie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vallie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 688 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vallie 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 Vallie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vallies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Vallie, while South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 66 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vallie
The name Vallie is believed to have its origins in the French language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the French word "valée," meaning "valley" or "dell." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term used to refer to someone who lived in or was associated with a particular valley or geographic location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vallie can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," where it appears as a minor character's name. However, it is worth noting that the spelling and pronunciation may have varied slightly from the modern form.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Vallie. One such person was Vallie de Riquewihr, a 14th-century French noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the region's affairs during her lifetime.
Another notable bearer of the name was Vallie de Montfort, a 15th-century French knight and military commander who fought in various conflicts, including the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
In the 16th century, Vallie de Bourgogne was a renowned French poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her poetry was widely celebrated during her lifetime and has been studied and analyzed by scholars over the centuries.
Moving forward in time, Vallie Leclerc was a 17th-century French explorer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the mapping and understanding of the New World, particularly in the regions of present-day Canada and the Great Lakes.
Finally, Vallie Durand was a 19th-century French artist and painter whose works were heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement. Her landscapes and portraits captured the beauty and vibrancy of her native country and earned her recognition among her contemporaries.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vallie, showcasing its longevity and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried it over the centuries.
People
Vallie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vallie 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
Vallie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vallie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 820 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vallie 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 417,993 US residents.
Is Vallie a common name?
We classify Vallie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,499 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vallie most popular?
The single biggest year for Vallie was 1915, when 93 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vallie is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vallie a female name?
Yes, 95.9% of people registered as Vallie in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.