Vera
Every Vera since 1880 — 149,854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vera
Vera is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #205 in 2025 with 1,482 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 149,854 American babies have been named Vera. Its peak came in 1918, when 3,934 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vera stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vera year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,482 | #205 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,355 | #226 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,333 | #224 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,339 | #224 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,310 | #229 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,221 | #246 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,284 | #253 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,264 | #257 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,160 | #280 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,059 | #308 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,054 | #311 | — | — |
| 2014 | 891 | #365 | — | — |
| 2013 | 721 | #423 | — | — |
| 2012 | 615 | #498 | — | — |
| 2011 | 573 | #512 | — | — |
| 2010 | 431 | #673 | — | — |
| 2009 | 306 | #897 | — | — |
| 2008 | 254 | #1,034 | — | — |
| 2007 | 208 | #1,210 | — | — |
| 2006 | 161 | #1,413 | — | — |
| 2005 | 154 | #1,399 | — | — |
| 2004 | 125 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 2003 | 101 | #1,843 | — | — |
| 2002 | 104 | #1,749 | — | — |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,850 | — | — |
| 2000 | 103 | #1,716 | — | — |
| 1995 | 64 | #2,123 | — | — |
| 1990 | 101 | #1,531 | — | — |
| 1985 | 129 | #1,127 | — | — |
| 1980 | 161 | #933 | — | — |
| 1975 | 219 | #686 | — | — |
| 1970 | 364 | #525 | — | — |
| 1965 | 534 | #402 | — | — |
| 1960 | 900 | #314 | — | — |
| 1955 | 1,170 | #236 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,111 | #227 | — | — |
| 1945 | 1,143 | #179 | — | — |
| 1940 | 1,322 | #159 | 6 | #3,442 |
| 1935 | 1,813 | #124 | 16 | #1,832 |
| 1930 | 2,492 | #104 | 13 | #2,287 |
| 1925 | 3,280 | #86 | 12 | #2,582 |
| 1920 | 3,785 | #75 | 10 | #2,951 |
| 1915 | 3,460 | #65 | 6 | #3,806 |
| 1910 | 1,346 | #71 | 5 | #1,825 |
| 1905 | 1,053 | #71 | — | — |
| 1900 | 1,024 | #76 | — | — |
| 1895 | 729 | #77 | — | — |
| 1890 | 393 | #103 | — | — |
| 1885 | 124 | #166 | — | — |
| 1880 | 48 | #225 | — | — |
Famous people named Vera
- Vera Lynn Singer · 1917–2020
- Vera Miles Actor · b. 1929
- Vera Rubin Astronomer · 1928–2016
- Vera Mukhina Sculptor · 1889–1953
- Vera Wang Fashion designer · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vera in 2025?
Vera ranked #205 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,482 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vera?
149,854 babies have been named Vera in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vera most popular?
Vera peaked in 1918, when 3,934 newborns received the name.
Is Vera a boy or girl name?
Vera is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vera rising or falling?
Vera is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vera?
Well-known people named Vera include Vera Lynn (singer), Vera Miles (actor), Vera Rubin (astronomer).