Valentino
Valentino is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “strong, healthy, powerful.” It ranked #444 in the United States in 2025. Valentino derives from the Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong and healthy.'
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how do you pronounce Valentino?
val-en-TEE-noh
where does the name Valentino come from?
From Valentine, from a Roman cognomen built on the Latin for strong or healthy with a diminutive ending. It is an Italian masculine name, the male form of Valentina.
Rudolph Valentino was Hollywood's first great heartthrob, the original 'Latin lover.' The Valentino fashion house embodies Italian luxury. The name radiates romance, passion, and Mediterranean glamour, carrying both the strength of its meaning and the allure of its cultural associations.
how popular is this name?
Valentino has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 22 years since 1926, and fell outside it for 78. It peaked at #444 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #444 |
| 2024 | #452 |
| 2023 | #514 |
| 2022 | #509 |
| 2021 | #560 |
| 2020 | #619 |
| 2019 | #626 |
| 2018 | #646 |
| 2017 | #670 |
| 2016 | #660 |
| 2010 | #823 |
| 1926 | #980 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Valentino fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Valentino?
- Rudolph Valentino (Italian-American silent film star, the original 'Latin Lover')
- Valentino Garavani (Italian fashion designer, founder of Valentino)
what are the nicknames and variants of Valentino?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Valentino?
what names go well with Valentino?
Sibling names that share Valentino's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Valentino
What does the name Valentino mean?
Valentino means “strong, healthy, powerful”.
What is the origin of the name Valentino?
Valentino comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Valentine.
How popular is the name Valentino?
Valentino ranked #444 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #444, and it has spent 22 years in the top 1,000 since 1926.
Is Valentino a boy or girl name?
Valentino is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Valentino?
Valentino is pronounced val-en-TEE-noh, with 4 syllables.
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