Veronica
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: True Image; Victory
Background: The name Veronica originates from the Latin word 'veronica,' derived from the Greek 'bherenekē,' meaning 'true image.' This name is often associated with the legend of Saint Veronica, who is said to have wiped Jesus' face with a cloth, thus leaving an imprint of his image.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#180
Total births
223,873
Most popular decade
1980s
(118,641 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-19 ranks)
Years in Top 100
21
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1916
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,898
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 48
- Peak rank
- #1,640
- Most recent year
- 2007
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,788
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 14
- First year rank
- #449
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak year births
- 4,381
- Peak rank
- #70
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 804
- Recent rank
- #392
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).