Valerio
Every Valerio since 1920 — 502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Valerio
Valerio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,375 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 502 American babies have been named Valerio. Its peak came in 2024, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Valerio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Valerio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,375 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3,977 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,648 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,228 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,228 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,438 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,676 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,609 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,629 |
| 2016 | 5 | #14,057 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,639 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,728 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,821 |
| 2011 | 10 | #8,032 |
| 2010 | 6 | #12,120 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,808 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,975 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,393 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,787 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,819 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,393 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,485 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,165 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,105 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,492 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,602 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,905 |
| 1960 | 6 | #4,020 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,749 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,162 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,940 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Valerio
- Valerio Zurlini Film director · 1926–1982
- Valerio Massimo Manfredi Writer · b. 1942
- Valerio Bacigalupo Soccer player · 1924–1949
- Valerio Fiori Soccer player · b. 1969
- Valerio Conti Cyclist · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Valerio in 2025?
Valerio ranked #5,375 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Valerio?
502 babies have been named Valerio in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Valerio most popular?
Valerio peaked in 2024, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Valerio a boy or girl name?
Valerio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Valerio rising or falling?
Valerio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Valerio?
Well-known people named Valerio include Valerio Zurlini (film director), Valerio Massimo Manfredi (writer), Valerio Bacigalupo (soccer player).