Valori
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "valued" or "precious one".
Name Census estimates that about 249 living Americans carry the first name Valori. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Valori today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Valori births was 1959 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Valori. 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.
People living today
249
~ 1 in 1,376,523 Americans
Peak year
1959
16 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
2011 SSA rank
#19,417
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Valori: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Valori from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Valori 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 Valori 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 Valori
The name Valori is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "valor," meaning valor, courage, or bravery. It originated as a surname during the medieval period in Italy and was later adopted as a masculine given name.
The earliest recorded use of Valori as a surname dates back to the 13th century in Florence, Italy. The Valori family was a prominent Florentine family involved in banking and politics. One notable member was Baccio Valori, a statesman and historian who lived from 1443 to 1517.
In the 15th century, the name Valori gained recognition through the writings of the Italian Renaissance humanist, Vespasiano da Bisticci. He chronicled the lives of notable figures, including members of the Valori family, highlighting their valor and contributions to society.
One of the earliest known individuals with the first name Valori was Valori Filippo, an Italian diplomat and writer born in 1585. He served as the Grand Ducal Envoy to the Holy Roman Empire and authored several works on political and diplomatic affairs.
Another notable figure with the name Valori was Valori Niccolò, born in 1675. He was a Florentine prelate and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as the Archbishop of Lucca from 1731 until his death in 1741.
In the 19th century, Valori Ferdinando, an Italian painter, sculptor, and architect, gained recognition for his works. He was born in 1813 and is best known for his contributions to the Neoclassical style in Italian architecture.
A more recent individual with the name Valori was Valori Gian Franco, an Italian politician and lawyer born in 1927. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in various political movements and organizations.
Throughout history, the name Valori has been associated with valor, courage, and bravery, reflecting the Latin roots of the name. It has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including diplomats, religious leaders, artists, and politicians, all of whom have made significant contributions to their respective fields.
People
Valori + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with V
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FAQ
Valori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Valori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 249 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Valori 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 1,376,523 US residents.
Is Valori a common name?
We classify Valori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 297 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Valori most popular?
The single biggest year for Valori was 1959, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Valori is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Valori a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Valori 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.