Veronica
Meaning: True image, she who brings victory
Origin: Latin/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in France: #1659
Total births: 966
History: From the Latin 'vera icon' meaning true image, referring to Saint Veronica who wiped Jesus's face. It may also derive from the Macedonian Greek Berenice (bringing victory). 'Veronica Mars' is a beloved TV character.
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| Current rank (2021) | #2605 |
| Babies named Veronica in 2021 | 9 |
| Total recorded in France | 944 |
| Peak year | 1973 (26 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #605 |
| Years in records | 1913–2021 (81 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 243 spots |
Frequently asked about Veronica
What does the name Veronica mean?
Veronica means “True image, she who brings victory” from Latin/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Veronica?
Veronica has Latin/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “True image, she who brings victory”.
How popular is Veronica in France?
Veronica ranked #2605 in France in 2021 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Veronica most popular?
Veronica peaked in 1973 with 26 babies registered that year in France.
Is Veronica a boy or girl name?
Veronica is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Veronicas in registered births are female.
Is the name Veronica rising or falling in popularity?
Veronica has fallen 243 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #2362 in 2016 to #2605 in 2021.
How long has Veronica been recorded in France?
Veronica appears in birth records in France across 81 years — from 1913 through 2021.