Total births
2,614
Unisex name · since 1880
Verdie
Verdie has 2,614 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,614
- total births
- 1880–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Verdie is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 2,614 have been recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Verdie recorded 2,614 times among girls since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1972.
- 2,614 total births
- 1880–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,614 girls have been named Verdie since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 2,614
- total births
- 1880–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Verdie was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
79 babies were named Verdie in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Verdie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Verdie splits its recorded history at 1924: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1881 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 79 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Verdie at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Verdie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1972
- Peak year (1918)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Verdie popularity over time - boys
206 total births recorded since 1906 (Verdie as boys' name)
Verdie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verdie's strongest decade.
592 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Verdie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 97
1880s
97 births
- 1890s
1890s
245 births
- 1900s
1900s
330 births
- 1910s
1910s
540 births
- 1920s
1920s
592 births
- 1930s
1930s
362 births
- 1940s
1940s
254 births
- 1950s 143
1950s
143 births
- 1960s 39
1960s
39 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 592 births (23% of all-time use).
How Verdie 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 Verdie's total volume
Verdie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verdie by state
Where Verdie concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 160 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 145 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 117 | 4.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 89 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 59 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 52 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 41 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 34 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Verdie's total US births 6.1%
Even split
160 of 2,614 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Verdie appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verdie? ▼
Verdie has been given to 2,614 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1972. 79 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Verdie most popular? ▼
Verdie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 592 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Verdie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verdie are Texas (160 births), Louisiana (145 births), Georgia (117 births).
Is Verdie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Verdie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,614 births, and as a boy's name it has 206 births.
How long has the name Verdie been used? ▼
Records for Verdie go back to 1880, giving 93 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Verdie? ▼
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 Verdie's data
- Verdie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (592 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Verdies (160 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Verdie
Nearby Names Like Verdie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verdie
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 Verdie side by side: Verdie vs Veronica Verdie vs Vera Verdie 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, 1880–1972 (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. "Verdie: Baby Name Since 1880 - 2,614 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verdie. 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 Verdie 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.