Vera
5 countries#205 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Vera was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
149,854 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #205 · peaked in 1918 with 3,934 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,423 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #2501 · peaked in 1930 with 37 births
Most common in: Paris, Moselle, Hauts-de-Seine, Haut-Rhin, Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
550 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 2021 with 64 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
514 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #634 · peaked in 2021 with 61 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
33 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 2016 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2023–2023 · peaked in 2023 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Vera’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1403 | — |
| 2007 | #1205 | ↑198 |
| 2008 | #1030 | ↑175 |
| 2009 | #894 | ↑136 |
| 2010 | #671 | ↑223 |
| 2011 | #512 | ↑159 |
| 2012 | #498 | ↑14 |
| 2013 | #422 | ↑76 |
| 2014 | #365 | ↑57 |
| 2015 | #310 | ↑55 |
| 2016 | #308 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #280 | ↑28 |
| 2018 | #257 | ↑23 |
| 2019 | #253 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #246 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #229 | ↑17 |
| 2022 | #224 | ↑5 |
| 2023 | #224 | — |
| 2024 | #226 | ↓2 |
| 2025 | #205 | ↑21 |
Frequently asked questions about Vera
Is Vera a popular name?
Yes — Vera currently ranks #205 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Vera more common for boys or girls?
Vera is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Vera most popular?
Vera peaked in 1918 in United States, with 3,934 recorded births that year.
Is Vera rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Vera’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #223 in 1880 to #205 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Vera?
At least 151,827 babies have been recorded with the name Vera across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Vera popular in more than one country?
Yes — Vera appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Vera?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Vera include Stevie, Kylie, Jasmine, Celine.
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