Veronica
Peaked at #68 nationally in 1976, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Veronica has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Veronica — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#68
in 1976
Current rank
#392
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Veronica reached its peak popularity for girls in 1976, ranking #68 nationally with 4,022 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #373 (2014) to #392 (2024) — a 5% drop.
As of 2024, Veronica ranks #392 nationally for girls, with 804 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #392 | 804 |
| 2023 | #411 | 743 |
| 2022 | #406 | 774 |
| 2021 | #431 | 733 |
| 2020 | #387 | 805 |
| 2019 | #358 | 883 |
| 2018 | #357 | 887 |
| 2017 | #380 | 820 |
Veronica — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1523
in 1985
Last ranked
#10847
in 2007
Years tracked
51
1916–2007
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1916, Veronica reached its peak popularity for boys in 1985, ranking #1523 nationally with 44 babies given the name that year.
Veronica hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2007, when it stood at #10847.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #10,847 | 7 |
| 2006 | #13,916 | 5 |
| 2004 | #11,279 | 6 |
| 2002 | #12,405 | 5 |
| 1999 | #11,537 | 5 |
| 1998 | #11,247 | 5 |
| 1996 | #10,467 | 5 |
| 1995 | #5,908 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Veronica most popular?
Veronica was most popular in 1976, when it ranked #68 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Veronica becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Veronica?
At least 223,873 babies have been recorded with the name Veronica in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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