Verenice Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: veh-REN-iss /vɛˈɹɛnɪs/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: truth; Latin: to bring victory

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Verenice has its roots in the ancient Greek name Berenice (Βερενίκη), which is derived from the elements "phero" (to bring) and "nike" (victory), translating to "bringer of victory." The name was popularized in the Hellenistic period, particularly through its association with several historical figures, including Berenice I of Egypt, a queen of the Ptolemaic dynasty in the 3rd century BCE. The name made its way into Latin as "Berenice," and subsequently into various forms in other languages, including the Latinized version used in early Christian texts.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of the Latin and later the Old French forms, which adapted the name into various spellings, including Verenice. Throughout history, the name has been borne by notable figures, including several saints, which contributed to its enduring presence in Christian contexts.

One of the most recognized saints was Saint Berenice, a martyr of the early Christian church, whose legacy helped to maintain the name's significance in religious communities. Additionally, the name appears in various literary works, including the King James Bible, where it is referenced in the context of historical narratives, further embedding it into the cultural fabric of the time.

Culturally, the name Verenice has been associated with themes of triumph and victory, resonating with the qualities of strength and resilience. This symbolic connection has allowed the name to persist through the centuries, often appearing in different forms across various cultures.

The diminutive form "Vera" has also been used historically, emphasizing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different linguistic contexts. Overall, Verenice reflects a rich tapestry of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted in its ancient origins.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Verenice was first seen in the United States in 1972.

Verenice has ranked as high as #2875 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Verenice has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Verenice 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 Verenice was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Verenice.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 8 8
2023 10 10
2022 7 7
2020 12 12
2019 10 10
2018 6 6
2017 8 8
2016 10 10
2015 12 12
2014 16 16
2013 11 11
2012 18 18
2011 19 19
2010 20 20
2009 32 32
2008 41 41
2007 43 43
2006 53 53
2005 54 54
2004 54 54
2003 51 51
2002 66 66
2001 69 69
2000 81 81
1999 67 67
1998 59 59
1997 54 54
1996 78 78
1995 66 66
1994 56 56
1993 86 86
1992 59 59
1991 49 49
1990 54 54
1989 33 33
1988 26 26
1987 27 27
1986 28 28
1985 20 20
1984 14 14
1983 17 17
1982 19 19
1981 23 23
1980 14 14
1979 9 9
1978 14 14
1977 6 6
1975 8 8
1974 8 8
1973 5 5
1972 7 7

Top States for Verenice (2014)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 7
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