How Many People Are Named Veda?

Complete statistics for the name Veda in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Veda
Very Rare
13,701
Estimated People
1 in 24,086
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
13,696 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 60

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 83
Arkansas 379
Arizona 24
California 789
Colorado 90
Connecticut 6
DC 15
Florida 223
Georgia 174
Iowa 199
Idaho 31
Illinois 601
Indiana 184
Kansas 158
Kentucky 81
Louisiana 60
Massachusetts 73
Maryland 46
Michigan 346
Minnesota 206
Missouri 452
Mississippi 16
North Carolina 205
North Dakota 10
Nebraska 27
New Jersey 119
New York 318
Ohio 473
Oklahoma 299
Oregon 30
Pennsylvania 347
South Carolina 45
South Dakota 19
Tennessee 161
Texas 898
Utah 59
Virginia 120
Washington 120
Wisconsin 203
West Virginia 106
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Veda

How Many People Have the Name Veda in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,701 people in the United States currently share the name Veda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,086 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Veda a Common or Rare Name?

Veda is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Veda Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Veda are covered in full on the Veda name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Veda Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Veda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Veda is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Veda Most Popular?

The name Veda reached peak popularity in 2024, with 407 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Veda Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Veda across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Veda?

Approximately 13,701 people in the United States share the name Veda, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Veda a rare name?

Veda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,086 Americans has this name.

What does the name Veda mean?

The meaning and origin of Veda is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Veda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Veda are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Veda most popular?

The name Veda reached its peak in 2024, with 407 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People13,701
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 24,086
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year2024
Male %0%
Female %100%

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