Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Veronica.
National Rank (2025)
#427
All-Time Peak Rank
#68 (1976)
Total U.S. Births
223,775
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Veronica Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Veronica
According to SSA data, Veronica achieved its highest historical rank of #68 in 1976. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1980 with 4,378 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 18.3%. 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 Veronica scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-18.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,378Births in 1980
Years in Top 100
21yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:324
1890s:1,345
1900s:2,258
1910s:7,693
1920s:8,723
1930s:5,144
1940s:11,528
1950s:17,622
1960s:30,035
1970s:38,787
1980s:39,231
1990s:29,860
2000s:17,252
2010s:9,378
2020s:4,595
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesVe-ro-ni-ca
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with V, a letter used by only 1.5% of SSA names.
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