Veronica Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Veronica means 'bringer of victory'.
Meaning of the Name Veronica
Veronica is a name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Greek name 'Berenice', meaning 'bringer of victory'. The name Veronica is most famously associated with Saint Veronica, who is said to have wiped the face of Jesus with her veil on his way to crucifixion. The name has variations in different cultures, such as Veronika in Russian and Italian. It has a rich history and is considered a timeless and elegant name.
Popularity of the Name Veronica
The popularity for the name Veronica peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 4,381 births, which ranked number 138 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Veronica had the most female births in 1980 with 4,381, which ranked number 70 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 48, which ranked number 1,640 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Veronica has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,023 births to 772 births, a decline of -24.54%. Among females, Veronica has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,023 births to 772 births, a decline of -24.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Veronica
- 20 Year Trend of Veronica: -59.69%
- 10 Year Trend of Veronica: -24.54%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Veronica: -24.54%
Popularity of Veronica by State
Among females, Veronica was most popular in Midwestern states with 174 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 91 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Veronica. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 853 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 331 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 91 | 385 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 308 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 236 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 346 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 398 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 323 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 288 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 512 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 302 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 430 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 349 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 475 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 458 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 876 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 243 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 414 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 376 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 396 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 284 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 365 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 462 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 596 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 76 | 455 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 447 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 406 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 238 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Veronica
- Total Births of Veronica: 751 (-2.78%)
- Female Births of Veronica: 751 (-2.78%)
Given the downward trend of Veronica over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.78% decrease in total births, for a total of 751 births in 2024. For Females, births for Veronica have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 751 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.78%.