How Many People Are Named Valery?

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

Valery
Very Rare
Russian

Valery means 'healthy' and is a rare female name, with only 1 in 40,195 Americans bearing it. That's just 8,210 people in the US today, making it truly unique. The majority, 76%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~520
Living in US
1 in 637,402
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Healthy
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,115
Worldwide Bearers
#4,716
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
3,723
🇹🇩 Chad
1,545
🇨🇦 Canada
1,192
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,139
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,073
🇨🇱 Chile
749
🇲🇽 Mexico
730
🇿🇦 South Africa
729
🇳🇱 Netherlands
658
🇩🇪 Germany
655

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
68 (1%)
♀ Female
8,142 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
6,517
Would be under 30 (76%)
1,117
Would be 30–60 (13%)
925
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 8,559 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
5

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

📜 Valery Through the Generations

Valery saw its peak popularity in 2006 with 395 births, but it's been on a steady rise since then. Today, the average age of someone named Valery is 24, with 6,517 under 30, 1,117 aged 30-60, and 925 over 60. This distribution highlights how Valery is becoming increasingly popular among younger generations, positioning itself as a name for the future.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,768
Texas 1,074
New York 692
Florida 678
New Jersey 330
Virginia 185
Maryland 155
Illinois 145
Georgia 142
North Carolina 133

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Valery's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Valery

How Many People Have the Name Valery?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 520 people in the United States currently share the name Valery. That works out to roughly 1 in every 637,402 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Valery a Common or Rare Name?

Valery is classified as Very 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 Valery Mean?

Valery means "healthy" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Valery in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Valery Most Popular?

The name Valery reached peak popularity in 2006, with 395 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Valery?

Approximately 520 people named Valery live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 520. That works out to roughly 1 in 637,402 Americans.

Is Valery a rare name?

Valery is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 637,402 Americans has this name.

What does the name Valery mean?

Valery means "healthy" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Valery more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Valery are male and 99% are female.

When was Valery most popular?

Valery peaked in 2006 with 395 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US520
All-Time Births520
1 in X1 in 637,402
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2006
World Rank#4,716
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.