Veronica

Veronica: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “bringing victory”
Origin: Greek
Say it: vuh-RON-ih-kuh · 4 syllables
Used for: Girls

Traditionally linked to Berenice, from Greek elements meaning 'bringing victory.' Christian tradition also connected Veronica with Latin vera icon 'true image,' but that is a later reinterpretation.

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How popular is Veronica?

2024242 per million US babies

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Babies named Veronica in 2024804

2024 rank#392 girls

Peak year1974

Total US babies since 1880223,873

Veronica is steady now but far below its 1974 peak.

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Veronica questions

What does the name Veronica mean?

Veronica means "bringing victory". It comes from Greek. Traditionally linked to Berenice, from Greek elements meaning 'bringing victory.' Christian tradition also connected Veronica with Latin vera icon 'true image,' but that is a later reinterpretation.

Is Veronica a boy or girl name?

Veronica is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Veronica?

804 US babies were named Veronica in 2024. Its peak year was 1974.

How do you pronounce Veronica?

Veronica is usually pronounced vuh-RON-ih-kuh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.