Vallery
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "brave" or "valiant".
Name Census estimates that about 638 living Americans carry the first name Vallery. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vallery today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vallery births was 2010 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vallery. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
638
~ 1 in 537,233 Americans
Peak year
2010
28 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,354
Tracked since 1944
Popularity
Vallery: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vallery from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 161 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vallery by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vallery during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vallerys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Vallery, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vallery
The given name Vallery is a variant of the French name Valerie, which has its origins in the Latin name Valerius. Valerius is derived from the Latin word "valere," meaning "to be strong" or "to be well." The name Vallery gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in regions like Normandy and Brittany in France.
Vallery was a relatively common name among the French nobility during the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 12th century, when Vallery de Vaux was a prominent knight and vassal of the Count of Champagne. Vallery de Vaux was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his name became associated with these qualities.
In the 13th century, Vallery de Levis was a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade. He was captured by the Mamluks in Egypt and held for ransom, but his exploits during the crusade earned him recognition and helped to further popularize the name Vallery among the French aristocracy.
During the Renaissance, Vallery Cordier (1510-1568) was a renowned French humanist and educator. He was a pioneer in the field of pedagogy and wrote several influential works on teaching methods and the importance of education. His legacy as a scholar and educator helped to maintain the name's prestige during this period.
In the 17th century, Vallery Savary (1622-1696) was a French merchant and writer who is best known for his work "Le Parfait Négociant" (The Perfect Merchant), which was a comprehensive guide to the world of commerce and trade. His book became a widely-read reference for merchants and businessmen in Europe.
Another notable figure with the name Vallery was Vallery Radot (1857-1925), a French historian and biographer who wrote extensively on the life and works of Louis Pasteur. His meticulous research and detailed accounts helped to shed light on Pasteur's groundbreaking contributions to the fields of microbiology and medicine.
While the name Vallery has its roots in French history and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong French influences or connections. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name compared to its more widely-known variant, Valerie.
People
Vallery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vallery as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vallery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vallery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 638 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vallery going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 537,233 US residents.
Is Vallery a common name?
We classify Vallery as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 723 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vallery most popular?
The single biggest year for Vallery was 2010, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vallery is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vallery a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vallery in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.