UK girl's name
Verona
Feminine given name derived from the city name Verona, Italy.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Verona is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Verona popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1999 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Verona. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Verona ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 girls were registered as Verona.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Verona as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Verona mean?
Verona is a feminine given name with origins dating back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "veronica," which means "true image." The name is closely associated with the town of Verona, a city in northern Italy known for its rich history and cultural significance.
During the medieval period, the name Verona gained popularity due to its connection with the legend of Saint Veronica. According to tradition, Saint Veronica was a pious woman who encountered Jesus Christ on his way to crucifixion and offered him a cloth to wipe his face. Miraculously, the image of Christ's face was imprinted on the cloth, which became known as the Veil of Veronica.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verona can be found in the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, written in the late 16th century. In the play, Verona is the setting where the tragic love story unfolds, lending the name a romantic and literary significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Verona. One of the most famous was Verona Felicia Dresser (1871-1960), an American writer and artist known for her contributions to the Craftsman movement. Another notable figure was Verona Quarterman (1908-1989), an American civil rights activist who fought against racial segregation in Atlanta, Georgia.
In the realm of entertainment, Verona Pooth (born 1968) is a German model, actress, and television personality who gained fame in the 1990s. Verona Feldbusch (born 1965) is another German actress and television presenter known for her work in both television and film.
Lastly, Verona Guerin (1957-1996) was an Irish investigative journalist who gained international recognition for her fearless reporting on crime and drug cartels in Ireland. Tragically, she was assassinated by members of a criminal organization she was investigating, highlighting the risks and sacrifices journalists often face in pursuit of the truth.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Verona over time
The chart below shows babies named Verona registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Verona, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Verona by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Verona was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5343 | 17 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3510 | 23 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Verona
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Verona: questions and answers
How popular is the name Verona in the UK right now?
In 2018, Verona was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Verona most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Verona in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Verona?
Feminine given name derived from the city name Verona, Italy.
How many people are called Verona in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Verona across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.