Total births
2,085
Unisex name · since 1907
Verdell
Verdell has 2,085 recorded births since 1907 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1932 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,085
- total births
- 1907–1982
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Verdell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,085 have been recorded since 1907.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verdell has been recorded 2,085 times among girls since 1907, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1982.
- 2,085 total births
- 1907–1982 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,085 girls have been named Verdell since 1907, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1982.
- 2,085
- total births
- 1907–1982
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Verdell was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
58 babies were named Verdell in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Verdell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verdell's SSA record in two at 1943 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1907, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verdell at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Verdell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1982
- Peak year (1932)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Verdell popularity over time - boys
1,340 total births recorded since 1914 (Verdell as boys' name)
Verdell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Verdell's strongest decade.
479 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Verdell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s 161
1910s
161 births
- 1920s
1920s
441 births
- 1930s
1930s
479 births
- 1940s
1940s
425 births
- 1950s
1950s
363 births
- 1960s 150
1960s
150 births
- 1970s 50
1970s
50 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 479 births (23% of all-time use).
How Verdell 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 Verdell's total volume
Verdell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verdell by state
Where Verdell concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 206 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 191 | 9.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 160 | 7.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 154 | 7.4% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 47 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 19 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 15 | 0.7% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.5% |
Georgia share of Verdell's total US births 9.9%
Even split
206 of 2,085 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Verdell appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verdell? ▼
2,085 babies have been named Verdell since 1907. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1932 with 58 births.
When was Verdell most popular? ▼
Verdell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 479 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Verdell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verdell are Georgia (206 births), Alabama (191 births), Texas (160 births).
Is Verdell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Verdell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,085 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,340 births.
How long has the name Verdell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Verdell since 1907 -- 76 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Verdell? ▼
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 Verdell's data
- Verdell's decade-level peak was the 1930s (479 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Verdells (206 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Verdell
Nearby Names Like Verdell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verdell
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
Compare Verdell side by side: Verdell vs Veronica Verdell vs Vera Verdell vs Verna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1907–1982 (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. "Verdell: Baby Name Since 1907 - 2,085 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verdell. 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 Verdell 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 June 2026.