Veona
A feminine name of undetermined origin, potentially interpreted as derived from Latin words meaning "vine" or "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Veona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Veona today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veona births was 1921 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Veona is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Veonas were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Veona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1921
11 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1956 SSA rank
#6,849
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Veona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veona from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 52 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Veona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Veona
The name Veona is believed to have originated from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "veon," which means "life" or "vitality." This suggests that the name Veona was likely given to children as a symbolic wish for a long and prosperous life.
One of the earliest known references to the name Veona can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BC. These inscriptions were discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Cerveteri, which was located near modern-day Rome. The name is also mentioned in several ancient Roman texts, indicating that it may have been adopted by the Romans after their conquest of the Etruscan civilization.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Veona. One of the earliest was Veona of Carthage, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Decius. According to historical records, she was executed for refusing to renounce her faith.
In the 6th century AD, there was a Veona who served as the abbess of a convent in Ravenna, Italy. She is mentioned in several ecclesiastical writings of the time for her piety and leadership of the convent.
During the Renaissance period, there was a Veona Bardi, a noblewoman from Florence, Italy, who lived from 1450 to 1512. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the famous Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli.
In the 18th century, there was a Veona Cantelli, an Italian opera singer who performed in many of the major opera houses of Europe. She was born in 1720 and was renowned for her powerful soprano voice.
Another notable Veona was Veona Simons, a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's right to vote in the early 20th century. She was born in 1879 and was arrested several times for her participation in protests and demonstrations.
While the name Veona may have ancient roots, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its rich cultural heritage and symbolic meaning have ensured its enduring appeal as a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Veona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Veona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Veona a common name?
We classify Veona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veona most popular?
The single biggest year for Veona was 1921, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veona is about 81 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Veona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Veona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veona in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Veona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Veona in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Veona can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Veona?
See how many Americans are named Veona on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.