UK boy's name
Valentim
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "strong, vigorous, healthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Valentim is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Valentim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Valentim. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Valentim ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Valentim.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Valentim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Valentim mean?
The name Valentim is derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which itself comes from the Latin word "valens" meaning strong, vigorous, or healthy. This name has its origins in ancient Rome and was initially used as a surname or family name before becoming a popular given name.
The earliest known person with the name Valentim was Saint Valentine, a 3rd-century Roman saint who was martyred on February 14th, around 270 AD. His association with romantic love and the tradition of Valentine's Day celebrations contributed significantly to the name's popularity across Europe.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Valentim was Valentim Fernandes, a 15th-century Portuguese explorer and writer. Born around 1450, he is best known for his work "Descrição da Costa Ocidental de África" (Description of the West Coast of Africa), which provided valuable information about the early Portuguese explorations in Africa.
Another notable figure with this name was Valentim Gentil (1899-1967), a Brazilian military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War during World War II. He played a crucial role in Brazil's decision to join the Allied forces against the Axis powers.
In the 16th century, Valentim Leitão (1535-1607) was a Portuguese architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings, including the Convent of Christ in Tomar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Moving forward in time, Valentim Quaresma (1882-1976) was a Brazilian writer and journalist, renowned for his satirical works that criticized the Brazilian society of his time. His novel "O Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma" (The Sad End of Policarpo Quaresma) is considered a classic of Brazilian literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the name Valentim throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Valentim over time
The chart below shows babies named Valentim registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Valentim, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Valentim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Valentim was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4059 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4757 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Valentim
- Vincent 7,753
- Vinnie 6,092
- Victor 4,279
- Vinny 1,401
- Veer 1,163
- Vihaan 948
- Valentino 883
- Viktor 706
- Vlad 677
- Vivaan 615
- Vincenzo 587
- Vladimir 541
FAQ
Valentim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Valentim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Valentim was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Valentim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Valentim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Valentim?
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "strong, vigorous, healthy".
How many people are called Valentim in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Valentim across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.