Veonica
A feminine Latin name meaning "true image" or "bearer of victory".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Veonica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Veonica today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veonica births was 1972 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veonica. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Veonica. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1972
7 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1987 SSA rank
#13,199
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Veonica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veonica from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veonica 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 Veonica 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 Veonica
The given name Veonica is believed to have its origins in the ancient Latin language, emerging during the Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "verna," which means "homeborn" or "native." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were born into servitude or slavery within the household.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Veonica gained prominence through its association with a legendary figure known as the "Veonica" or "Veronica." According to tradition, she was a pious woman who wiped the face of Jesus Christ with her veil as he carried the cross towards Calvary. Miraculously, the image of Christ's face was said to have been imprinted on the veil, which became a highly revered relic known as the "Veronica's Veil" or the "Shroud of Veronica."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Veonica can be found in various historical documents and records from the medieval period. One notable example is Veonica of Milan, a 5th-century saint and the founder of a convent in Milan, Italy. Another early bearer of the name was Veonica Gambara, an Italian poet and noblewoman who lived in the 16th century (1485-1550).
Throughout history, several prominent figures have borne the name Veonica. One of the most famous was Veonica Franco (1546-1591), a celebrated Venetian courtesan, poet, and writer during the Renaissance. Another notable Veonica was Veonica Guerin (1958-1996), an Irish crime reporter who was murdered by drug traffickers for her investigative work.
Other notable individuals with the name Veonica include:
1. Veonica Lake (1922-1973), an American actress renowned for her roles in films noir and her iconic peek-a-boo hairstyle.
2. Veonica Cartwright (born 1949), an English-American actress known for her roles in films such as "Alien" and "The Bird with the Crystal Plumage."
3. Veonica Anghel (born 1979), a Romanian singer and songwriter who has represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest.
4. Veonica Avluv (born 1976), an American former adult film actress and director.
5. Veonica Roth (born 1988), an American novelist best known for her debut novel "Divergent" and its subsequent book series.
While the name Veonica has its roots in antiquity, it has endured and evolved over the centuries, carried by notable individuals from various walks of life, reflecting its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
People
Veonica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veonica 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
Veonica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veonica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veonica 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Veonica a common name?
We classify Veonica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veonica most popular?
The single biggest year for Veonica was 1972, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veonica is about 45 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 Veonica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Veonica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veonica 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 Veonica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Veonica 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 Veonica 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 Veonica?
Want to know how many Americans are named Veonica? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.