Veton
A masculine Albanian name meaning "year" or "harvest".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Veton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Veton today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veton births was 1991 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veton. 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 Veton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1991
8 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#6,496
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Veton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Veton 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 Veton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Geography
Where Vetons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Veton
The given name Veton is believed to have originated from the Albanian language, derived from the word "vet" which means "self" or "own". The name is found predominantly in the Balkan region, particularly in Albania, Kosovo, and parts of North Macedonia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Veton can be traced back to the 15th century, during the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Balkans. It is thought to have been used as a symbol of self-determination and resistance against the Ottoman occupation.
In Albanian folklore and literature, there are references to historical figures bearing the name Veton. One notable example is Veton Surroi, a prominent Albanian writer and journalist from Kosovo who played a significant role in the country's independence movement in the late 20th century.
Throughout history, several individuals have carried the name Veton. One of the earliest recorded figures was Veton Bej Toptani (1592-1629), an Albanian nobleman and military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the early 17th century.
Another notable Veton was Veton Surroi (born 1961), a Kosovar Albanian politician and journalist who founded the influential newspaper Koha Ditore and served as a member of the Kosovo Transitional Council in the aftermath of the Kosovo War.
In the field of sports, Veton Tusha (born 1986) is a former Albanian professional footballer who played as a defender for several clubs in Albania and Greece.
Veton Berisha (born 1994) is a Norwegian-born Albanian professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Burnley F.C. in the Premier League.
Veton Mustafa (born 1976) is a Kosovar politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo from 2017 to 2020.
While the name Veton has its roots in the Albanian culture and language, it has gained recognition beyond the Balkan region, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields across the world.
People
Veton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Veton 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
Veton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veton 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Veton a common name?
We classify Veton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veton most popular?
The single biggest year for Veton was 1991, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veton is about 34 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 Veton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Veton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veton in the SSA data are male. 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 Veton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Veton 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 Veton 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 people have Veton as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.