Total births
402
Girls' name · since 1898
Vergia
Since 1898, U.S. Social Security records show 402 babies named Vergia, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 402
- total births
- 1898–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Vergia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 402 recorded since 1898.
Social Security Administration records show Vergia recorded 402 times among girls since 1898, 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 1898 to 1950.
- 402 total births
- 1898–1950 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
402 girls have been named Vergia since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.
- 402
- total births
- 1898–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Vergia was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
17 babies were named Vergia in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Vergia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vergia's full recorded timeline at 1929, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1898, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vergia at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Vergia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1950
- Peak year (1925)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Vergia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vergia's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Vergia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 16
1900s
16 births
- 1910s
1910s
81 births
- 1920s
1920s
128 births
- 1930s
1930s
95 births
- 1940s
1940s
71 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 128 births (32% of all-time use).
Vergia by state
Where Vergia concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 15 | 3.7% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 11 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
Mississippi share of Vergia's total US births 3.7%
Even split
15 of 402 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vergia? ▼
Vergia has been given to 402 babies in the U.S. since 1898, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1950. 17 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Vergia most popular? ▼
Vergia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Vergia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vergia are Mississippi (15 births), Louisiana (11 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Vergia been used? ▼
Records for Vergia go back to 1898, giving 53 years of history through 1950.
What names are similar to Vergia? ▼
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 Vergia's data
- Vergia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (128 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Vergias (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Vergia
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vergia
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Verda Girl
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Vernice Girl
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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, 1898–1950 (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. "Vergia: Baby Name Since 1898 - 402 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vergia. 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 Vergia 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.