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Valentino
BoyItalian, Latin· “strong, healthy”
- Meaning
- strong, healthy
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- val-en-TEE-noh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #444
- US babies 2025
- 710
- Best rank
- #444 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Valentino
Valentino is an Italian and Latin name that means “strong, healthy”.
Valentino is the Italian form of the Latin Valentinus, from valens, meaning strong or healthy. Saint Valentine, a Roman martyr, is associated with the celebration of love in February. The silent film star Rudolph Valentino made the name famous in the early twentieth century. Valentino feels romantic, stylish and Italian. Val and Tino are possible nicknames. The name is also well known through the Italian fashion house founded by the designer Valentino Garavani, adding a touch of glamour. It suits parents who want a long, expressive name with a strong classical root.
Popularity over time
Valentino first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 22 different years, starting in 1926. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #444, and its highest count, 710 babies. Use has grown 89% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,379 in 1920, #1,534 in 1950, #1,340 in 1980, #1,418 in 2000, #826 in 2010, and #444 in 2025. Of the 11,784 US boys named Valentino since records began, 30% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,442 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Sylas, Jasai, Bo, Yusuf, and Rome.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Valentino ranked highest in Florida, California, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #198 | 111 |
| California | #229 | 165 |
| Massachusetts | #288 | 21 |
| New Jersey | #292 | 31 |
| Arizona | #319 | 25 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Valentino is usually pronounced val-en-TEE-noh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with V and ends in “-no”.
Middle names for Valentino
A few middle names that flow with Valentino: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Valentino
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valentino mean?
Valentino is an Italian and Latin name that means “strong, healthy”.
What is the origin of the name Valentino?
Valentino has Italian and Latin roots. Valentino is the Italian form of the Latin Valentinus, from valens, meaning strong or healthy.
Is Valentino a popular name?
Yes. Valentino ranked #444 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Valentino a boy or girl name?
Valentino is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Valentino?
Valentino is usually pronounced val-en-TEE-noh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings