Total births
664
Girls' name · since 1895
Verdia
Since 1895, U.S. Social Security records show 664 babies named Verdia, peaking in 1948. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 664
- total births
- 1895–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Verdia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 664 recorded since 1895.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verdia has been recorded 664 times among girls since 1895, 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 1895 to 1961.
- 664 total births
- 1895–1961 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
664 girls have been named Verdia since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1961.
- 664
- total births
- 1895–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Verdia was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
25 babies were named Verdia in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Verdia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Verdia splits its recorded history at 1931: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1948 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Verdia at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Verdia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–1961
- Peak year (1948)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Verdia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verdia's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Verdia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1900s 36
1900s
36 births
- 1910s
1910s
85 births
- 1920s
1920s
162 births
- 1930s
1930s
147 births
- 1940s
1940s
149 births
- 1950s
1950s
67 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 162 births (24% of all-time use).
How Verdia 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 Verdia's total volume
Verdia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verdia by state
Where Verdia concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 23 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 16 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 15 | 2.3% |
Arkansas share of Verdia's total US births 3.5%
Even split
23 of 664 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verdia? ▼
664 babies have been named Verdia since 1895. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1948 with 25 births.
When was Verdia most popular? ▼
Verdia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Verdia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verdia are Arkansas (23 births), Louisiana (16 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Verdia been used? ▼
Records for Verdia go back to 1895, giving 67 years of history through 1961.
What names are similar to Verdia? ▼
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 Verdia's data
- Verdia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Verdias (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas 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 Verdia
Nearby Names Like Verdia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verdia
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 Verdia side by side: Verdia vs Veronica Verdia vs Vera Verdia 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, 1895–1961 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Verdia: Baby Name Since 1895 - 664 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verdia. 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 Verdia 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.