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UK girl's name

Vallie

A diminutive form of the name Valerie or Valeria, ultimately from Latin meaning "to be strong, vigorous.".

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.

Vallie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vallie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 7 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 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.

Vallie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Vallie. 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

  • Vallie ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 7 girls were registered as Vallie.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vallie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2024

7 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Vallie mean?

The name Vallie is believed to have its origins in the French language and culture, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the French word "valée," meaning "valley" or "dell." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term used to refer to someone who lived in or was associated with a particular valley or geographic location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vallie can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland," where it appears as a minor character's name. However, it is worth noting that the spelling and pronunciation may have varied slightly from the modern form.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Vallie. One such person was Vallie de Riquewihr, a 14th-century French noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the region's affairs during her lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the name was Vallie de Montfort, a 15th-century French knight and military commander who fought in various conflicts, including the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

In the 16th century, Vallie de Bourgogne was a renowned French poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her poetry was widely celebrated during her lifetime and has been studied and analyzed by scholars over the centuries.

Moving forward in time, Vallie Leclerc was a 17th-century French explorer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the mapping and understanding of the New World, particularly in the regions of present-day Canada and the Great Lakes.

Finally, Vallie Durand was a 19th-century French artist and painter whose works were heavily influenced by the Impressionist movement. Her landscapes and portraits captured the beauty and vibrancy of her native country and earned her recognition among her contemporaries.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Vallie, showcasing its longevity and the diverse backgrounds of those who have carried it over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Vallie over time

The chart below shows babies named Vallie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Vallie, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Vallie
02457202020222024

Decades

Vallie by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vallie 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 #4020 21 4

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FAQ

Vallie: questions and answers

How popular is the name Vallie in the UK right now?

In 2024, Vallie was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Vallie most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 7 babies registered as Vallie in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Vallie?

A diminutive form of the name Valerie or Valeria, ultimately from Latin meaning "to be strong, vigorous.".

How many people are called Vallie in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Vallie 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.