Valery
How to say it: VAL-uh-ree · /ˈvælərɪ/
French/Russian form of Valerie, from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, healthy'.
Valery was the 122nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 366 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 23% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #109 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #122 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 366 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,258 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +23% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #109 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising still, Valery sees its finest moment in the 2020s. At the peak today, additional ascent is foreseen.
What goes with it
Flowing soft and breathy sounds across three syllables create a smooth impression. Val provides a short option, and Viviane matches its tone.
Parents who love Valery also love
Nicknames
- Val
- Lery
Honouring a Valery in the family
- Valeriancross_gender
- Valeriocross_gender
- Valeriusequivalent
- Valeriespelling
- Valariespelling
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Valery is about 1 in 53.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Russian.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Valery
- Valery Ortiz (born 1984)Puerto Rican actress
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