Vernon
Peaked at #65 nationally in 1919, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Vernon has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Vernon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#869
in 1896
Last ranked
#11268
in 1987
Years tracked
95
1881–1987
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Vernon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1896, ranking #869 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Vernon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1987, when it stood at #11268.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #11,268 | 6 |
| 1985 | #9,279 | 7 |
| 1984 | #8,129 | 8 |
| 1982 | #5,895 | 12 |
| 1980 | #10,357 | 6 |
| 1979 | #11,922 | 5 |
| 1978 | #8,535 | 7 |
| 1977 | #9,617 | 6 |
Vernon — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#65
in 1919
Current rank
#1557
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Vernon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1919, ranking #65 nationally with 2,929 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1387 (2014) to #1557 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Vernon ranks #1557 nationally for boys, with 112 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,557 | 112 |
| 2023 | #1,630 | 107 |
| 2022 | #1,531 | 118 |
| 2021 | #1,450 | 125 |
| 2020 | #1,866 | 80 |
| 2019 | #1,505 | 114 |
| 2018 | #1,602 | 103 |
| 2017 | #1,475 | 115 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Vernon most popular?
Vernon was most popular in 1919, when it ranked #65 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Vernon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Vernon?
At least 148,252 babies have been recorded with the name Vernon in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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