Valerie Applegate

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Valerie Applegate — French
231K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Valerie Applegate is a name that combines French origins. The first name Valerie is a feminine given name of French origin. Valerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name). Valéry or Valery is a masculine given name in parts of Europe (particularly in France and Russia), as well as a common surname in Francophone countries. Another, much rarer, French masculine form of the name is Valère. Both feminine and masculine forms of Valerie have derivatives in many European languages and are especially common in Russian and other Eastern European languages. The masculine form is not always a cognate of the feminine; it can have a distinct etymology. The surname Applegate: Andrew J. Applegate (1833–1870), American politician Celia Applegate, American historian Christina Applegate (born 1971), American actress Colleen Applegate, American actress known as Shauna Grant Dan Applegate, American engineer David Applegate, American computer scientist Debby Applegate (born 1968), American historian and biographer Dick Applegate, British army general Douglas Applegate (1928–2021), American politician Eddie Applegate (1935–2016), American actor Fred Applegate (baseball) (1879–1968), American baseball player Fred Applegate (actor) (born 1953), American actor, singer and dan. Valerie is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 231K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Valerie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Valerie

French

Valerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name). Valéry or Valery is a masculine given name in parts of Europe (particularly in France and Russia), as well as a common surname in Francophone countries. Another, much rarer, French masculine form of the name is Valère. Both feminine and masculine forms of Valerie have derivatives in many European languages and are especially common in Russian and other Eastern European languages. The masculine form is not always a cognate of the feminine; it can have a distinct etymology.

Surname: Applegate

English

Andrew J. Applegate (1833–1870), American politician Celia Applegate, American historian Christina Applegate (born 1971), American actress Colleen Applegate, American actress known as Shauna Grant Dan Applegate, American engineer David Applegate, American computer scientist Debby Applegate (born 1968), American historian and biographer Dick Applegate, British army general Douglas Applegate (1928–2021), American politician Eddie Applegate (1935–2016), American actor Fred Applegate (baseball) (1879–1968), American baseball player Fred Applegate (actor) (born 1953), American actor, singer and dan.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Valerie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Valerie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Valerie Applegate

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Valerie Applegate:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Valerie?
The first name Valerie originates from French. Valerie is generally a feminine given name, derived directly from the French Valérie (a traditionally female name). Valéry or Valery is a masculine given name in parts of Europe (particularly in France and Russia), as well as a common surname in Francophone countries. Another, much rarer, French masculine form of the name is Valère. Both feminine and masculine forms of Valerie have derivatives in many European languages and are especially common in Russian and other Eastern European languages. The masculine form is not always a cognate of the feminine; it can have a distinct etymology.
When was Valerie most popular?
The name Valerie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Applegate?
The surname Applegate originates from English. Andrew J. Applegate (1833–1870), American politician Celia Applegate, American historian Christina Applegate (born 1971), American actress Colleen Applegate, American actress known as Shauna Grant Dan Applegate, American engineer David Applegate, American computer scientist Debby Applegate (born 1968), American historian and biographer Dick Applegate, British army general Douglas Applegate (1928–2021), American politician Eddie Applegate (1935–2016), American actor Fred Applegate (baseball) (1879–1968), American baseball player Fred Applegate (actor) (born 1953), American actor, singer and dan.
What are the origins of the name Valerie Applegate?
The name Valerie Applegate combines two different traditions: the first name Valerie has French roots, while the surname Applegate originates from English.
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