Vera
Peaked at #65 nationally in 1915, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Vera has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Vera — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#65
in 1915
Current rank
#226
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Vera reached its peak popularity for girls in 1915, ranking #65 nationally with 3,460 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #365 (2014) to #226 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Vera ranks #226 nationally for girls, with 1,351 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #226 | 1,351 |
| 2023 | #223 | 1,333 |
| 2022 | #224 | 1,339 |
| 2021 | #229 | 1,310 |
| 2020 | #246 | 1,221 |
| 2019 | #253 | 1,284 |
| 2018 | #257 | 1,264 |
| 2017 | #280 | 1,160 |
Vera — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#997
in 1906
Last ranked
#4590
in 1963
Years tracked
41
1897–1963
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1897, Vera reached its peak popularity for boys in 1906, ranking #997 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Vera hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1963, when it stood at #4590.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | #4,590 | 5 |
| 1959 | #3,276 | 8 |
| 1956 | #3,917 | 6 |
| 1953 | #3,778 | 6 |
| 1947 | #4,234 | 5 |
| 1943 | #3,525 | 6 |
| 1942 | #3,197 | 7 |
| 1941 | #2,483 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Vera most popular?
Vera was most popular in 1915, when it ranked #65 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Vera becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Vera?
At least 148,368 babies have been recorded with the name Vera in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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