Valerie Basham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Valerie Basham — French
231K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Valerie Basham 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 Basham: Arthur Llewellyn Basham (1914–1985), British historian and Indologist Bilal Basham (born 1991), Bahraini handball player Carlos Basham Jr. (born 1997), American football player Chris Basham (born 1988), English football player Darrell Basham (born 1949), American stock car racing driver David Basham (born 1968), Australian politician Don Basham (1926–1989), American religious teacher Doug Basham (born 1971), American wrestler, ring name Basham Dugan Basham (born 1952), American former stock car racing driver James Basham (1903–1977), British boxer Jason Basham (born 1979), American stock car r. 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: Basham

English

Arthur Llewellyn Basham (1914–1985), British historian and Indologist Bilal Basham (born 1991), Bahraini handball player Carlos Basham Jr. (born 1997), American football player Chris Basham (born 1988), English football player Darrell Basham (born 1949), American stock car racing driver David Basham (born 1968), Australian politician Don Basham (1926–1989), American religious teacher Doug Basham (born 1971), American wrestler, ring name Basham Dugan Basham (born 1952), American former stock car racing driver James Basham (1903–1977), British boxer Jason Basham (born 1979), American stock car r.

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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 Basham

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 Basham:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Basham?
The surname Basham originates from English. Arthur Llewellyn Basham (1914–1985), British historian and Indologist Bilal Basham (born 1991), Bahraini handball player Carlos Basham Jr. (born 1997), American football player Chris Basham (born 1988), English football player Darrell Basham (born 1949), American stock car racing driver David Basham (born 1968), Australian politician Don Basham (1926–1989), American religious teacher Doug Basham (born 1971), American wrestler, ring name Basham Dugan Basham (born 1952), American former stock car racing driver James Basham (1903–1977), British boxer Jason Basham (born 1979), American stock car r.
What are the origins of the name Valerie Basham?
The name Valerie Basham combines two different traditions: the first name Valerie has French roots, while the surname Basham originates from English.
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