Veronica
boy nameVeronica entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1504 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1504
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4038 |
| 1940s | #3304 |
| 1950s | #3407 |
| 1960s | #2847 |
| 1970s | #1934 |
| 1980s | #2022 |
| 1990s | #6075 |
| 2000s | #10615 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Veronica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Veronica alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Veronica most popular?
- Veronica peaked in 1985, reaching #1504 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Veronica with classmates?
- Veronica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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