The nameValery
Valery is a spelling of Valerie, used by Spanish-speaking families in America.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Valery comes from the Latin valere, "to be strong, healthy".
Origin
Latin.
History
In the United States Valery reached 717th in 2006. In Russia Valery is a boy's name.
Famous people named Valery
- Valery Gergiev, conductor
Popularity of the name Valery
Valery in the United States
Valery was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 2,354 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Valery. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Valery in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 329 births a year on average, against 251 in the five years before.
Valery in France
Valery was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 2,375 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Valery. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Valery in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sibling names for Valery
Names from the same generation as Valery, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Valery mean?
Valery comes from the Latin valere, "to be strong, healthy".
What is the origin of the name Valery?
Latin.
Is Valery a girl's or a boy's name?
Valery is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Valery?
In 2024, Valery was the 784th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 358 births.
What are good sibling names for Valery?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilia, Lucie, Nathalia and Soraya for a sister, Julien, Vincenzo, Lucien and Marcel for a brother.
Who are famous people named Valery?
Valery Gergiev, conductor.