Valery
Valery: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Valery
- A male given name from French [in turn from Latin].
- A female given name from French [in turn from Latin].
Etymology
From French Valéry, from Latin Valerius. Doublet of Valerius.
How popular is Valery?
Since 1880, 8,825 girls and 107 boys in the U.S. have been named Valery (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #716 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #3243 in 1914. In 2025 it ranked #744 for girls, with 371 babies given the name.
Names similar to Valery
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Sibling name ideas for Valery
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Valery FAQ
What does the name Valery mean?
A male given name from French [in turn from Latin]. A female given name from French [in turn from Latin]. From French Valéry, from Latin Valerius. Doublet of Valerius.
What is the origin of the name Valery?
Valery is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Valery?
Since 1880, 8,825 girls and 107 boys in the U.S. have been named Valery (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #716 in 2006. Its highest rank for boys was #3243 in 1914. In 2025 it ranked #744 for girls, with 371 babies given the name.
Is Valery a boy or girl name?
Valery is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,825 girls and 107 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.