Valery Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Valery is a name of Latin origin, derived from Valerius, meaning strong or healthy. It has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with positive traits. There is no biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed as sophisticated in modern contexts. Notable individuals with this name include famous musicians and conductors.
The name Valery is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Valery has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Valery' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5372nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4781st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9749th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11418th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20190th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5980th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3722nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1774th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2454th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2820th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1158th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 972nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Valery' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Valery"
Pronunciation
/vəˈlɛəri/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Valery is derived from the Latin name Valerius, which comes from the verb 'valere' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy'.
Meaning
strong, healthy
Language Evolution
Valerius, Valeri, Valery
Historical Usage
Valery gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in France and Russia, during the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Valery, Valerie, Valerio
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Valery is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Valery Gergiev - a renowned Russian conductor, Valery Leontiev - a famous Russian pop singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Valery"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Valery"
"Valery" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5372nd of 6773 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4781st of 7552 | 39 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9749th of 10718 | 8 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11418th of 16616 | 22 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 20190th of 23106 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5980th of 9107 | 30 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3722nd of 9204 | 109 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1774th of 12526 | 681 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2454th of 19264 | 509 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2820th of 27321 | 621 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1158th of 35406 | 3,195 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 972nd of 30306 | 3,312 |
Regional Popularity of "Valery" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Valery" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
82.22% 1831st/2227 |
69.71% 1694th/2430 |
76.97% 2196th/2853 |
64.68% 1795th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
52.94% 2369th/4475 |
42.70% 2218th/5194 |
30.88% 1951st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
46.55% 2133rd/4582 |
19.48% 1006th/5164 |
16.42% 1201st/7313 |
10.59% 790th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.98% 1792nd/3984 |
16.89% 758th/4487 |
11.86% 809th/6822 |
15.87% 996th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Valery"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Valery" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.