Valery
Valery is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To be strong, healthy, or brave.
Origin and history
Valery is a given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning strong or healthy. In the United States, it serves as a modern spelling variant of Valerie and Valeria, gaining steady usage for baby girls. It is also used historically as a masculine name in East Slavic contexts (derived from Valery/Valeriy).
Popularity in the United States
8,825 babies in the United States have been named Valery since 1880. It ranks #1780 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #790.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.3 %)
- TX (18.2 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- FL (11.6 %)
- NJ (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 35 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 122 |
| 1950-1960 | 391 |
| 1960-1970 | 435 |
| 1970-1980 | 278 |
| 1980-1990 | 279 |
| 1990-2000 | 616 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,263 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,349 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,006 |
Famous people named Valery
- Valery Ortiz: Actress, Television presenter
Nicknames
Val, Vee
Fun facts
- In English-speaking countries, Valery functions predominantly as a trendy alternative spelling of the French name Valerie.
- It traces its root back to the ancient Roman gens Valeria, derived from the Latin verb valere meaning to be strong.