#3922024 rank
1980peak year
223,039babies named Veronica since 1880
▼ 9%5-year trend
Veronica popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Veronica mean?
From medieval Latin vera icon, 'true image', tied to the legend of Saint Veronica, who wiped Christ's face. Later folk-etymologized as 'true victory'.
OriginLatin
Syllables4
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Veronica
Same era, same vibe — if you like Veronica, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Veronicas
- Veronica Lake, actress
Spellings & variants
VeronikaVeronique
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