How Many People Are Named Valera?

Complete statistics for the name Valera: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Valera
Rare
Russian

Valera is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely known, but it's definitely unique. Only 268 people named Valera live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,230,886 Americans. The vast majority of those named Valera are over 60, showing how this is a classic, old-school name.

~4,190
Living in US
1 in 79,105
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Vera
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Classic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents change and freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,919
Worldwide Bearers
#134,394
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,034
🇩🇪 Germany
233
🇬🇪 Georgia
200
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
178
🇦🇲 Armenia
116
🇺🇦 Ukraine
97
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇨🇦 Canada
69
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
68

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
268 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
37
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,014
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 1,056 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Valera Through the Generations

Valera has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1919 with 38 births. Today, only 268 people named Valera are alive in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This shows that Valera is a name that's been around for a long time and is now considered quite traditional.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 38
Iowa 10
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Valera

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Valera's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Valera

How Many People Have the Name Valera?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,190 people in the United States currently share the name Valera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,105 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Valera a Common or Rare Name?

Valera is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Valera Mean?

Valera means "creative variant of Vera" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Valera in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Valera Most Popular?

The name Valera reached peak popularity in 1919, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Valera?

Approximately 4,190 people named Valera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,190. That works out to roughly 1 in 79,105 Americans.

Is Valera a rare name?

Valera is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,105 Americans has this name.

What does the name Valera mean?

Valera means "creative variant of Vera" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Valera more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Valera are male and 100% are female.

When was Valera most popular?

Valera peaked in 1919 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,190
All-Time Births4,190
1 in X1 in 79,105
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1919
World Rank#134,394
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.