Total births
166
Unisex name · since 1914
Verdis
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 166 babies named Verdis, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 166
- total births
- 1914–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Verdis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 166 recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verdis has been recorded 166 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1914 to 1976.
- 166 total births
- 1914–1976 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
166 boys have been named Verdis since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1976.
- 166
- total births
- 1914–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Verdis was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
9 babies were named Verdis in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Verdis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Verdis splits its recorded history at 1937: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Verdis at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Verdis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1976
- Peak year (1922)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Verdis popularity over time - girls
69 total births recorded since 1913 (Verdis as girls' name)
Verdis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verdis's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Verdis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
52 births
- 1930s
1930s
26 births
- 1940s
1940s
27 births
- 1950s
1950s
24 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 52 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verdis? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 166 babies named Verdis. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 9 births.
When was Verdis most popular? ▼
Verdis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Is Verdis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Verdis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 166 births, and as a girl's name it has 69 births.
How long has the name Verdis been used? ▼
Records for Verdis go back to 1914, giving 63 years of history through 1976.
What names are similar to Verdis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vernon, Vern, Verne, Verlin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Verdis's data
- Verdis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Verdis
Nearby Names Like Verdis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verdis
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Vern Boy
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Verne Boy
5,841 births
Verlin Boy
#12409 3,812 births
Vernell Boy
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Compare Verdis side by side: Verdis vs Vernon Verdis vs Vern Verdis vs Verne
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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, 1914–1976 (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. "Verdis: Baby Name Since 1914 - 166 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verdis. 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 Verdis 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.