Veronica Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Veronica is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Veronica?
Veronica is spelled V-E-R-O-N-I-C-A. The name has 8 letters.
Veronica at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Veronica is commonly interpreted to mean “true image” or “she who brings victory,” derived from the Latinized form of the Greek name Berenice.
- Origin
- Veronica may derive from the Greek name Berenice, which was Latinized and adapted into Veronica.
- Pronunciation
- veh-ron-i-kuh · 4 syllables
Veronica Popularity in 2025
Rank#427
Recorded Births730
- Girls usage fell 35 places to #427 and recorded 75 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Veronica Mean?
Veronica is commonly interpreted to mean “true image” or “she who brings victory,” derived from the Latinized form of the Greek name Berenice.
Origin: Veronica may derive from the Greek name Berenice, which was Latinized and adapted into Veronica.
How Do You Pronounce Veronica?
Pronunciationveh-ron-i-kuh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Veronica?
- History
- The name Veronica is historically associated with the Christian tradition of Saint Veronica, who is said to have offered her veil to Jesus to wipe his face on the way to the crucifixion; however, this association postdates the name's classical origins.
Veronica Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 730 | #427 |
| 2024 | Girls | 805 | #392 |
| 2023 | Girls | 744 | #411 |
| 2022 | Girls | 774 | #407 |
| 2021 | Girls | 734 | #430 |
| 2020 | Girls | 808 | #385 |
| 2019 | Girls | 883 | #358 |
| 2018 | Girls | 887 | #357 |
| 2017 | Girls | 820 | #380 |
| 2016 | Girls | 812 | #410 |
| 2015 | Girls | 893 | #367 |
| 2014 | Girls | 873 | #373 |
| 2013 | Girls | 965 | #334 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,025 | #316 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,114 | #284 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,106 | #295 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,171 | #279 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,330 | #260 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,482 | #241 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,626 | #211 |
| 2006 | Boys | 5 | #12,055 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,684 | #206 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,769 | #193 |
When Was Veronica Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1980 · Girls
4,378 recorded births
National rank #70
1981 · Girls
4,313 recorded births
National rank #68
1974 · Girls
4,226 recorded births
National rank #71
1973 · Girls
4,152 recorded births
National rank #71
Where Veronica Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| MN | #241 | 23 |
| KS | #256 | 12 |
| CT | #280 | 11 |
| WI | #296 | 18 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| ID | #308 | 7 |
| IN | #317 | 22 |