Veronica
Veronica is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringing victory; true image.
Origin and history
Veronica is a classic name derived from the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek name Berenice, meaning 'bringing victory'. It also became associated with the Latin phrase 'vera icon', meaning 'true image', through Christian tradition. It has maintained steady popularity in the United States over the last century.
Popularity in the United States
223,775 babies in the United States have been named Veronica since 1880. It ranks #179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #403.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.9 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 324 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,345 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,258 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,693 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,723 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,144 |
| 1940-1950 | 11,528 |
| 1950-1960 | 17,622 |
| 1960-1970 | 30,035 |
| 1970-1980 | 38,787 |
| 1980-1990 | 39,231 |
| 1990-2000 | 29,860 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,252 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,378 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,595 |
Famous people named Veronica
- Veronica Lake: Actress
- Veronica Cartwright: Actress
- Veronica Roth: Author, Novelist
Nicknames
Ronnie, Vera, Roni, Nica
Fun facts
- While etymologically derived from Berenice, medieval tradition reinterpreted the name as an anagram of 'vera icon', meaning 'true image'.
- Veronica Lodge is a famous fictional character introduced in Archie Comics in 1942.