Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Vera.
National Rank (2025)
#205
All-Time Peak Rank
#65 (1915)
Total U.S. Births
149,456
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Vera Vibe: This choice is considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.
📖 The Story Behind Vera
According to SSA data, Vera achieved its highest historical rank of #65 in 1915. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 3,923 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 40.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Vera scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+40.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,923Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
39yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,365
1890s:6,377
1900s:10,457
1910s:28,289
1920s:32,541
1930s:18,023
1940s:12,189
1950s:11,041
1960s:6,032
1970s:2,258
1980s:1,311
1990s:869
2000s:1,612
2010s:9,052
2020s:8,040
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesVe-ra
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with V, a letter used by only 1.5% of SSA names.
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