How old is someone named Veronica?
The average Veronica is 45 years old.
Half of all living Veronicas are between 32 and 57.
When was Veronica popular?
Few names are as steady as Veronica. It peaked in 1980, but babies have been named Veronica every year since records began, and 730 were in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 2,258 | 0 |
| 1910s | 7,703 | 0 |
| 1920s | 8,723 | 130 |
| 1930s | 5,144 | 1,100 |
| 1940s | 11,540 | 6,700 |
| 1950s | 17,649 | 14,000 |
| 1960s | 30,131 | 27,000 |
| 1970s | 39,036 | 37,000 |
| 1980s | 39,545 | 38,000 |
| 1990s | 29,963 | 29,000 |
| 2000s | 17,275 | 17,000 |
| 2010s | 9,378 | 9,300 |
| 2020s | 4,595 | 4,600 |
How many Veronicas are still alive?
About 180,000 Veronicas are alive in the US today. That's 82% of the roughly 220,000 babies named Veronica since 1880.
Most Veronicas ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Veronica?
About one in three living Veronicas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Veronica an old name?
Somewhat. Veronica is older than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Veronica will be 59 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Veronica a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Veronicas are women.
Names the same age as Veronica
NAME TWIN
Veronica's name twin is Andrea. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Andrea's age curve is the closest match to Veronica's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Veronica
How old is the average Veronica?
The average Veronica in the US is 45 years old. The median is 45, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Veronica?
About 180,000 Veronicas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 220,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Veronica most popular?
In 1980, when about 4,400 baby girls were named Veronica.
Is Veronica a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 30% of living Veronicas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this