Holding steady.
Popularity of Veta since 1889
Babies named Veta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Veta's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 86 |
| 1900s | 131 |
| 1910s | 343 |
| 1920s | 408 |
| 1930s | 279 |
| 1940s | 224 |
| 1950s | 277 |
| 1960s | 177 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Veta is a rare and elusive name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1889. Despite never achieving high rank, it saw its peak in 1908, which was its most popular year. The trajectory of the name has remained stable, indicating it has never experienced a significant surge or decline. Though its meaning is uncertain, it likely derived as a diminutive of longer names or a variant of Vita, giving it a soft, vintage appeal. Its scarcity and simple sound make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.
The name Veta has multiple possible origins. In English, it may have arisen as a diminutive of names such as Vevila or of the Latin-derived Vita, meaning 'life'. Alternatively, it can be considered a Spanish feminine form of the surname Veto or a short form of names like Visitación. Its usage in the United States peaked in the early 20th century, with a notable occurrence in 1908, though it has remained uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Vita
Sibling names for Veta
Names that share Veta's style, for a brother or sister.
