Vera
Vera is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Faith or truth.
Origin and history
Vera is a classic name of Slavic origin meaning 'faith', though it is also associated with the Latin word for 'true'. It was widely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and has seen a steady modern revival. Today, it offers parents a timeless, elegant vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
149,456 babies in the United States have been named Vera since 1880. It ranks #266 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #220.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.8 %)
- NY (6 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- CA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,365 |
| 1890-1900 | 6,377 |
| 1900-1910 | 10,457 |
| 1910-1920 | 28,289 |
| 1920-1930 | 32,541 |
| 1930-1940 | 18,023 |
| 1940-1950 | 12,189 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,041 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,032 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,258 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,311 |
| 1990-2000 | 869 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,612 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,052 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,040 |
Famous people named Vera
- Vera Wang: Fashion Designer
- Vera Farmiga: Actress, Director
- Vera Vera Rubin: Astronomer
Fun facts
- While the name directly translates to 'faith' in Russian and other Slavic languages, its similarity to the Latin word 'verus' has given it the secondary meaning of 'true'.
- After peak popularity in the early 1900s, Vera has returned to favor in recent decades alongside other classic vintage names.