Veronica
5 countries#427 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Veronica was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
224,609 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #427 · peaked in 1980 with 4,407 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,727 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 2010 with 97 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,307 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #594 · peaked in 2010 with 92 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
955 births recorded 1913–2022 · currently #3079 · peaked in 1973 with 26 births
Most common in: Paris, Guyane, Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines, Guadeloupe
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
417 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1974 with 31 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2006–2006 · peaked in 2006 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Veronica’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #211 | — |
| 2007 | #241 | ↓30 |
| 2008 | #260 | ↓19 |
| 2009 | #279 | ↓19 |
| 2010 | #295 | ↓16 |
| 2011 | #284 | ↑11 |
| 2012 | #316 | ↓32 |
| 2013 | #334 | ↓18 |
| 2014 | #373 | ↓39 |
| 2015 | #367 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #410 | ↓43 |
| 2017 | #380 | ↑30 |
| 2018 | #357 | ↑23 |
| 2019 | #358 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #385 | ↓27 |
| 2021 | #430 | ↓45 |
| 2022 | #407 | ↑23 |
| 2023 | #411 | ↓4 |
| 2024 | #392 | ↑19 |
| 2025 | #427 | ↓35 |
Frequently asked questions about Veronica
Is Veronica a popular name?
Yes — Veronica currently ranks #427 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Veronica more common for boys or girls?
Veronica is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Veronica most popular?
Veronica peaked in 1980 in United States, with 4,407 recorded births that year.
Is Veronica rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Veronica’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #449 in 1880 to #427 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Veronica?
At least 227,291 babies have been recorded with the name Veronica across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Veronica popular in more than one country?
Yes — Veronica appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Veronica?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Veronica include Sarai, Winter, Trinity, Leona.
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