Find out how popular the first name Valeri has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Valeri by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Valeri is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 20 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Valeri.

The history of the first name Valeri

The name Valeri originates from the Late Latin name Valerius, which itself derives from the Latin word "valere" meaning "to be strong" or "to be well." The name first appeared in ancient Rome during the Roman Republic and Empire periods, around the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD.

Valerius was originally a Roman family name or cognomen, but it eventually became a common praenomen or given name. The earliest recorded example of the name dates back to the 3rd century BC when Valerius Antias, a Roman annalist and historian, lived and wrote his works.

In ancient times, the name Valerius was borne by several notable figures, including the Roman emperor Valerius Aurelius Constantinus, better known as Constantine the Great (272-337 AD), who played a pivotal role in the Christianization of the Roman Empire. Another famous bearer was the Roman poet Valerius Flaccus (c. 1st century AD), who wrote the epic poem "Argonautica."

During the Middle Ages, the name Valerius continued to be used, particularly in its various vernacular forms such as Valeri in Italian, Valère in French, and Valero in Spanish. One notable bearer from this period was Valeri Hrapko (c. 14th century), a prominent Serb nobleman and military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire.

In the Renaissance and Early Modern periods, the name Valeri gained popularity across Europe. Notable bearers include the Italian artist Valeri Castello (c. 1624-1659), known for his exquisite still-life paintings, and the French mathematician and philosopher Valeri Valerius (1603-1676), who made significant contributions to the development of calculus.

Other notable individuals named Valeri throughout history include the Russian composer Valeri Gavrilin (1939-1999), the Bulgarian weightlifter Valeri Khristov (1957-2008), and the Soviet cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov (1942-), who holds the record for the longest single human spaceflight mission of 437 days and 18 hours.

Data source

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