Vera
girl name#205 in 2025Vera entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #65 in 1915, ranks #205 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#205
rank today
#65
peak (1915)
1,482
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #176 |
| 1890s | #85 |
| 1900s | #71 |
| 1910s | #67 |
| 1920s | #85 |
| 1930s | #131 |
| 1940s | #190 |
| 1950s | #249 |
| 1960s | #402 |
| 1970s | #716 |
| 1980s | #1135 |
| 1990s | #1775 |
| 2000s | #1461 |
| 2010s | #388 |
| 2020s | #226 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Vera has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 50,500 people named Vera are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vera alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vera in 2025?
- Vera ranks #205 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,482 babies given the name.
- When was the name Vera most popular?
- Vera peaked in 1915, reaching #65 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vera with classmates?
- Vera will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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