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How Many People Are Named Veronica?
Estimated people named Veronica living in the U.S. today
178,218
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 223,873
- Peak year: 1980 (4,410 births)
- Estimated living today: 178,218
Veronica by age group — who carries the name today?
Veronica popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Veronica
Veronica has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 223,873 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 178,218 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,918 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Veronicas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Veronica in the US?
An estimated 178,218 people named Veronica are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Veronica uncommon — about 1 in 1,918 Americans.
Is Veronica a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Veronica is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Veronica most popular?
Veronica peaked in 1980, when 4,410 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Veronica?
Veronica ranks #310 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).