Veronica
girl name#427 in 2025Veronica entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #68 in 1976, ranks #427 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#427
rank today
#68
peak (1976)
730
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #371 |
| 1890s | #239 |
| 1900s | #208 |
| 1910s | #187 |
| 1920s | #217 |
| 1930s | #273 |
| 1940s | #199 |
| 1950s | #187 |
| 1960s | #130 |
| 1970s | #81 |
| 1980s | #74 |
| 1990s | #111 |
| 2000s | #204 |
| 2010s | #347 |
| 2020s | #409 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Veronica has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 186,000 people named Veronica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Veronica alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Veronica in 2025?
- Veronica ranks #427 among US girl names in 2025, with 730 babies given the name.
- When was the name Veronica most popular?
- Veronica peaked in 1976, reaching #68 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Veronica with classmates?
- Veronica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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