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Veronica is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latin alteration of Berenice, the spelling influenced by the ecclesiastical Latin phrase vera icon meaning ‘true image’. This was the name of a legendary saint who wiped Jesus' face with a towel and then found his image imprinted upon it." It ranked #427 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latin alteration of Berenice, the spelling influenced by the ecclesiastical Latin phrase vera icon meaning ‘true image’. This was the name of a legendary saint who wiped Jesus' face with a towel and then found his image imprinted upon it. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Romanian, Late Roman.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Veronica ranked #427 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #427 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Veronica mean?
Veronica means "true image", according to Behind the Name.
Is Veronica a popular name?
Veronica ranked #427 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Veronica a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Veronica appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Veronica — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
