Veralee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VER-uh-lee /ˈvɛrəli/
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Derived from 'Verity' meaning truth; 'Lee' meaning meadow
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Veralee is a modern creation that appears to be a blend of the name Vera, which has Slavic roots meaning 'faith' or 'truth,' and the suffix '-lee,' which is often used in English names as a diminutive or affectionate form. Vera itself can be traced back to the Russian word 'вера' (vera), which conveys a sense of belief or trust, and has been adopted into various languages, including Latin and English, through cultural exchanges in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The '-lee' suffix has its origins in Old English, where it denoted a meadow or clearing, and has become a popular ending in many contemporary names, particularly for girls, during the 20th century. Historically, the name Vera has been associated with several notable figures, including Vera Brittain, a British writer and pacifist active in the early 20th century, and Vera Wang, a prominent fashion designer.
The name gained traction in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe, and was popularized in the English-speaking world through literary and cultural references. The combination of Vera and the '-lee' suffix likely emerged in the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of creating unique and personalized names by blending traditional elements.
Culturally, Veralee embodies themes of faith and truth, resonating with the enduring human values of trust and belief. The name's construction reflects a contemporary trend of name creation that seeks to combine meaningful elements from different linguistic traditions.
While Veralee itself may not have a long historical lineage, its roots in established names like Vera lend it a sense of depth and significance, connecting it to a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Veralee was first seen in the United States in 1918.
Veralee has ranked as high as #1351 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Veralee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Veralee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Veralee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Veralee
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Veralee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |