Valeriano is an Italian and Spanish given name derived from the Roman cognomen Valerius, which was borne by several prominent ancient Roman families. It means 'strong' or 'healthy'. The name's popularity peaked in Italy during the mid-20th century but remains a distinctive choice today.
The name Valeriano experienced a boom in popularity during the late 20th century, with the highest number of births occurring in 1977 (7 births) and this trend continued into the early 21st century with peaks in 2003 and 2005 (both 6 births). However, the overall total of 121 births over the years indicates a name that has maintained some level of consistency in usage despite fluctuations.