Veronica
Veronica is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bringing victory or true image.
Origin and history
Veronica is derived from the Late Latin name Berenice, rooted in the Ancient Greek name Pherenike, meaning bringing victory. Historically, it became associated with the Latin phrase vera icon, meaning true image, in Christian tradition. Though predominantly given to females in the United States, historical SSA records show rare usage for males.
Popularity in the United States
834 babies in the United States have been named Veronica since 1880. It ranks #3842 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (66.2 %)
- TX (27.5 %)
- DC (4.9 %)
- IL (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 249 |
| 1980-1990 | 314 |
| 1990-2000 | 103 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ronnie, Vero, Roni, Nika
Fun facts
- The ancient Greek name Pherenike morphed into Veronica through association with the Latin phrase vera icon, meaning true image.
- Although primarily used as a feminine name, over 800 males in the U.S. have been officially registered with the first name Veronica since 1880.