Verena
- Pronunciation
- [Ve-re-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Protector
- Origin
- German
Verena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,949 baby girls have been named Verena. The name peaked in 1916 with 43 US births that year (rank #1084). In 2024, ranked #4180 nationally — 3,096 places below its 1916 peak.
Top States for Verena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Verena births are: California (82), Minnesota (35), Indiana (15).
Other German-Origin Names Like Verena
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6-Letter Names Starting with V
Names with Verena's exact length and starting letter: Vachel, Vafara, Valere, Vallen, Vallis.
Quick Facts About Verena
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verene | Protector | Female | German |
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Compare Verena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Verena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).