Declining since 2013, #3,517 for girls today.
Popularity of Veronika since 1920
Babies named Veronika per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Veronika's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 113 |
| 1970s | 160 |
| 1980s | 316 |
| 1990s | 670 |
| 2000s | 970 |
| 2010s | 889 |
| 2020s | 300 |
Meaning & origin
Veronika is a rare but well-known name in the United States. First recorded in 1920, it saw its peak popularity in 2013. Since then, its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 3,517 with about 1 in every 37,378 girls receiving the name. New York is the top state for Veronika. The name carries a distinctive European flair, appealing to families seeking a classic name with a slight twist. While it remains uncommon, its variants like Veronica are more familiar, giving Veronika a sense of individuality without straying too far from tradition.
Veronika is a variant of Veronica, derived from the Latin phrase vera icon ("true image"), referring to Saint Veronica who wiped Jesus's face. The name originally came from the Greek Berenike, meaning "she who brings victory" (from pherein "to bring" and nike "victory"). It has been used across Europe since the Middle Ages, especially in Slavic and Nordic countries.
Where Veronika is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Veronika” around the world
Where Veronika lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vera, Nika, Roni, Vroni
Sibling names for Veronika
Names that share Veronika's style, for a brother or sister.
