Veronica
Veronica is a Latin name meaning 'true image' or 'she who brings victory,' derived from the combination of 'vera' (true) and 'icon' (image). It has deep Christian roots, associated with Saint Veronica who wiped Jesus's face on the way to Calvary.
Current Popularity
#392 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well across cultures with slight variations (Véronique in French, Verónica in Spanish)
- •Strong nickname options allow flexibility from formal to casual settings
- •Has maintained steady usage without becoming trendy or dated
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Veronica Lake
Iconic 1940s Hollywood actress
Veronica Roth
Author of the Divergent series
Veronica Webb
Supermodel and actress
Verónica Castro
Mexican actress and singer
Statistics
223,039
Total births since 1880
1980
Peak year
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