Verenise
A feminine name likely derived from Greek roots meaning "truth bringer".
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Verenise. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Verenise today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verenise births was 1997 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verenise. 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.
People living today
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
1997
20 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2010 SSA rank
#16,869
Tracked since 1981
Census
Verenise in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 257 people with the first name Verenise, which placed it at #32,623 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,623
National first-name rank
People counted
257
257 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
98.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verenise
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Verenise is Hispanic at 98.8%. The next largest groups are White (0.8%) and Black (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Verenise described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Verenise at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.8% · 254
- White0.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
Popularity
Verenise: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Verenise from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 145 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Verenise 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 Verenise during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Verenises live
Origin
Meaning and history of Verenise
The name Verenise finds its origins in the Germanic language family, emerging during the Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced back to the Old High German word "firin," meaning "to travel" or "to journey," combined with the suffix "-ise," denoting "little one" or a diminutive form.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name Verenise appeared in various medieval records and chronicles, often associated with individuals who embarked on pilgrimages or religious journeys. The name held a symbolic connection to the act of spiritual or physical travel, reflecting the era's emphasis on religious devotion and exploration.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Verenise was a nun from the Benedictine Order, who lived in the late 11th century. Her name was mentioned in the annals of the monastery where she resided, highlighting her dedication to her spiritual journey and service to the Church.
During the 12th century, a notable figure named Verenise von Aachen gained recognition for her participation in the Second Crusade. As a noblewoman, she joined the ranks of those who traveled to the Holy Land, leaving behind a legacy that was recorded in contemporary chronicles of the time.
In the realm of literature, a character named Verenise appeared in the epic poem "Der Nibelungenlied," a masterpiece of Middle High German literature dating back to the 13th century. This literary reference further solidified the name's connection to the concept of journey and adventure.
Another notable bearer of the name was Verenise de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her role in facilitating the construction of several churches and monasteries, reflecting the name's association with spiritual pursuits.
As the centuries progressed, the name Verenise continued to be used, albeit less frequently. In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and humanist, Verenise Erasmus, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology, further adding to the name's historical legacy.
While the name Verenise has become relatively rare in modern times, its historical significance and connection to the concepts of travel, exploration, and spiritual journeys remain an integral part of its rich cultural heritage.
People
Verenise + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Verenise 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
Verenise: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verenise?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verenise 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 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Verenise a common name?
We classify Verenise as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 292 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Verenise most popular?
The single biggest year for Verenise was 1997, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verenise is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Verenise in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 257 people with the name Verenise, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,623 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Verenise in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Verenise?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Verenise appears almost entirely female. Of the 253 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Verenise?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Verenise is Hispanic at 98.8%. The next largest groups are White (0.8%) and Black (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Verenise most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Verenise in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.8% (254 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Verenise in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Verenise a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Verenise 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 Verenise still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Verenise 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 Verenise 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.
How many people are called Verenise?
Want to know how many people have the name Verenise? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.