Veronique Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: veh-ron-EEK /vɛʁɔnik/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: Victory bringer (Latin: 'verus' meaning true; 'victoria' meaning victory)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Veronique is of French origin, derived from the Latin name "Veronica," which itself comes from the Greek "Berenikē," meaning "bringer of victory." The name Veronica is often associated with the legend of Saint Veronica, who, according to Christian tradition, is said to have wiped the face of Jesus Christ on his way to crucifixion, resulting in the miraculous image of his face being imprinted on her cloth. This association with a significant biblical figure contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts, particularly during the Middle Ages.
The name Veronica was popularized in the Latin-speaking world through the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, which included references to the saint. The name gained further traction in medieval Europe, particularly in France, where it evolved into Veronique.
By the 12th century, the name was well established, appearing in various forms across different cultures, including Italian and Spanish adaptations. Culturally, Veronique carries connotations of strength and compassion, reflecting the qualities attributed to Saint Veronica.
The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, often symbolizing resilience and moral fortitude. Its enduring appeal can also be seen in the use of diminutive forms such as "Vero," which conveys a sense of affection and familiarity.
The name Veronique, with its rich historical and cultural roots, continues to resonate within French-speaking communities and beyond, embodying a blend of spiritual significance and linguistic heritage.
Famous people named Veronique
In this section, you will find notable people named Veronique. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Veronique who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Veronique Cloutier is a television host best known for her work on the show La Fureur and as a radio personality.
Veronique Sanson is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums Amoureuse, Vancouver, and D'un Présage à L'Autre.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Veronique was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Veronique has ranked as high as #1026 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Veronique has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Veronique 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 Veronique was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Veronique (2013)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
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 Veronique.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1989 | 38 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1985 | 30 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1972 | 65 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1952 | 5 |