Verna
Peaked at #117 nationally in 1906, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Verna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Verna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#117
in 1906
Current rank
#4999
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Verna reached its peak popularity for girls in 1906, ranking #117 nationally with 533 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4094 (2014) to #4999 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Verna ranks #4999 nationally for girls, with 27 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,999 | 27 |
| 2023 | #5,241 | 25 |
| 2022 | #3,959 | 38 |
| 2021 | #5,387 | 24 |
| 2020 | #4,640 | 29 |
| 2019 | #5,302 | 25 |
| 2018 | #3,999 | 37 |
| 2017 | #4,210 | 35 |
Verna — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#924
in 1902
Last ranked
#6723
in 1978
Years tracked
55
1883–1978
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1883, Verna reached its peak popularity for boys in 1902, ranking #924 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Verna hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1978, when it stood at #6723.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #6,723 | 5 |
| 1970 | #4,212 | 7 |
| 1968 | #4,724 | 5 |
| 1964 | #4,020 | 6 |
| 1963 | #3,632 | 7 |
| 1962 | #4,605 | 5 |
| 1961 | #4,044 | 6 |
| 1959 | #4,546 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Verna most popular?
Verna was most popular in 1906, when it ranked #117 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Verna becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Verna?
At least 69,586 babies have been recorded with the name Verna in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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