Total births
603
Girls' name · since 1897
Verba
Verba has 603 recorded births since 1897 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1927 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 603
- total births
- 1897–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Verba is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 603 have been recorded since 1897.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verba has been recorded 603 times among girls since 1897, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1897 to 1960.
- 603 total births
- 1897–1960 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
603 girls have been named Verba since 1897, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1960.
- 603
- total births
- 1897–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Verba was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
28 babies were named Verba in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Verba's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verba's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1897, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verba at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1897
Verba popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1897–1960
- Peak year (1927)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Verba by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verba's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Verba births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 47
1900s
47 births
- 1910s
1910s
126 births
- 1920s
1920s
201 births
- 1930s
1930s
128 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s 35
1950s
35 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 201 births (33% of all-time use).
How Verba compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Verba's total volume
Verba vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verba by state
Where Verba concentrates geographically, total births since 1897
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 21 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.8% |
Missouri share of Verba's total US births 3.5%
Even split
21 of 603 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verba? ▼
Since 1897, Social Security records show 603 babies named Verba. The most recent recorded year was 1960. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 28 births.
When was Verba most popular? ▼
Verba was most popular in the 1920s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Verba most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verba are Missouri (21 births), Texas (16 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Verba been used? ▼
Verba has been recorded in Social Security data since 1897, spanning 64 years of data through 1960.
What names are similar to Verba? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Veronica, Vera, Verna, Verda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Verba's data
- Verba's decade-level peak was the 1920s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Verbas (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Verba
Nearby Names Like Verba
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verba
Veronica Girl
#392 223,775 births
Vera Girl
#226 149,456 births
Verna Girl
#4894 69,113 births
Verda Girl
8,062 births
Vernice Girl
7,290 births
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1897–1960 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Verba: Baby Name Since 1897 - 603 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verba. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Verba draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.