The nameVeronica
Veronica is a girl's name of Latin origin, often read as "true image". The name of the woman who wiped the face of Christ, it is a classic.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Veronica is often explained as vera icon, "true image". It may also be a form of the Greek Berenice, "bringer of victory".
Origin
Latin. According to tradition, Saint Veronica wiped the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary, and his image remained on the cloth.
History
Veronica Lake, the Hollywood star, made the name known. It reached the American top 70.
Famous people named Veronica
- Saint Veronica
- Veronica Lake, actress
- Veronica Mars, television character
- Veronica Roth, writer
Popularity of the name Veronica
Veronica in the United States
Veronica was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 39,547 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Veronica. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Veronica in the United States were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 772 births a year.
Veronica in the United Kingdom
Veronica was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 687 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Veronica. Half of all babies named Veronica in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 49 births a year on average, against 63 in the five years before.
Veronica in Ireland
Veronica in France
Veronica in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Veronica
Names from the same generation as Veronica, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Veronica mean?
Veronica is often explained as vera icon, "true image". It may also be a form of the Greek Berenice, "bringer of victory".
What is the origin of the name Veronica?
Latin. According to tradition, Saint Veronica wiped the face of Jesus on the way to Calvary, and his image remained on the cloth.
Is Veronica a girl's or a boy's name?
Veronica is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Veronica?
In 2024, Veronica was the 392nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 804 births.
What are the variants of the name Veronica?
Variants and related names of Veronica include Véronique.
What are good sibling names for Veronica?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Priscilla, Rosa, Julie and Marina for a sister, Mark, Marco, Sergio and Paul for a brother.
Who are famous people named Veronica?
Saint Veronica; Veronica Lake, actress; Veronica Mars, television character; Veronica Roth, writer.