Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Veronia

Name: Popularity of the name Veronia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Veronia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#4,945 (1982)

Total Babies

285

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1909

First Year

2018

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#4945

Peak Rank

285

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Veronia

Veronia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 14 Veronias were born — ranking #4,945 that year. As of 2026, Veronia ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 285 Veronias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Veronia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Veronia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Verona
Vernonia
Vernia
Viremia
Chaeronea
Veranda
Vania
Verandah
Verena
Verina
Venia
Vrana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Veronia

What does the name Veronia mean?

Veronia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1909. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Veronia in 2026?

In 2026, Veronia ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Veronia most popular?

Veronia reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #4,945 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Veronia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Veronia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Veronia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Veronia include Chrisandra, Meredeth, Rindy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Veronia

Veronia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 285 births in the dataset. Veronia's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #4,945. Use the chart and map above to compare Veronia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.