Valerie

Valerie has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Valerie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Valerie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Valerie was, in the past month, the 1112th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Valerie is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Valerie was viewed 42 times, and liked 1 times.

The map below shows Valerie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Valerie is most adored in Mississippi, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Indiana and Virginia.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Valerie.

Most popular breeds named Valerie:

1. Boxer
2. Chihuahua
3. Bichon Frise
4. Basset Hound
5. Basenji

Valerie is found in these categories:

preppy

Evokes elite boarding schools and 80s teen movies with varsity jackets.

posh

Derived from aristocratic Latin roots, it's favored by high society pooches.

military

Derived from Valeria, a Roman soldier's wife who fought bravely.