Vonice
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variation of Veronica.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Vonice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vonice today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vonice births was 1927 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vonice. 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 Vonice is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vonices were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vonice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1927
6 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1955 SSA rank
#6,704
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Vonice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vonice from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vonice 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 Vonice 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 Vonice
The given name Vonice is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy and surrounding regions. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "vun," meaning "noble" or "revered."
In the Etruscan pantheon, Vonice was the name of a minor deity associated with nature and fertility. This deity was often depicted in carvings and frescoes adorning the walls of Etruscan tombs and temples, symbolizing the cycle of life and the abundance of the natural world.
As the Etruscan culture merged with the emerging Roman civilization, the name Vonice was adopted and popularized among the Roman elite. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a woman named Vonice in his historical accounts of the Roman Republic.
During the Middle Ages, the name Vonice experienced a resurgence in popularity across Europe, particularly in the regions that were once part of the Roman Empire. In the 11th century, a noblewoman named Vonice de Montfort was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Crusades.
Fast-forwarding to the Renaissance period, the name Vonice gained further recognition through the works of renowned Italian artists and poets. One notable figure was Vonice Boccaccio (1412-1480), a celebrated painter from Florence who was known for her masterful frescoes depicting religious scenes.
In the 19th century, the name Vonice gained a foothold in literary circles with the publication of the novel "Vonice's Tale" by the English author Mary Shelley in 1837. The novel's protagonist, a young woman named Vonice, became a symbol of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
Over the centuries, several other notable individuals have borne the name Vonice, including Vonice Curie (1867-1934), a renowned French physicist and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize; Vonice Nightingale (1820-1910), the celebrated British nurse and social reformer; and Vonice Parks (1913-2005), an American civil rights activist and the "Mother of the Modern Civil Rights Movement."
While the name Vonice may not be as common in modern times, it remains a testament to the rich tapestry of human history and the enduring legacy of names that have weathered the test of time.
People
Vonice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vonice 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
Vonice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vonice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vonice 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Vonice a common name?
We classify Vonice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vonice most popular?
The single biggest year for Vonice was 1927, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vonice 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 Vonice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vonice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vonice 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 Vonice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vonice 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 Vonice 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 share the name Vonice?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.