Total births
6,190
Girls' name · since 1890
Verla
Verla has 6,190 recorded births since 1890 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1922 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 6,190
- total births
- 1890–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
6,190 girls have been named Verla since 1890, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Verla recorded 6,190 times among girls since 1890, 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 1890 to 1983.
- 6,190 total births
- 1890–1983 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
6,190 girls have been named Verla since 1890, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1983.
- 6,190
- total births
- 1890–1983
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Verla was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
199 babies were named Verla in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Verla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verla's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 199, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verla at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1890
Verla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1890–1983
- Peak year (1922)
- 199
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Verla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verla's strongest decade.
1,779 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Verla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 92
1890s
92 births
- 1900s 224
1900s
224 births
- 1910s
1910s
1,075 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,779 births
- 1930s
1930s
1,445 births
- 1940s
1940s
860 births
- 1950s 465
1950s
465 births
- 1960s 175
1960s
175 births
- 1970s 61
1970s
61 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,779 births (29% of all-time use).
How Verla 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 Verla's total volume
Verla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verla by state
Where Verla concentrates geographically, total births since 1890
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 428 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 385 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Idaho | | 249 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 248 | 4.0% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 231 | 3.7% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 231 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Nebraska | | 182 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Utah | | 170 | 2.7% |
Iowa share of Verla's total US births 6.9%
Even split
428 of 6,190 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Verla appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verla? ▼
Since 1890, Social Security records show 6,190 babies named Verla. The most recent recorded year was 1983. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 199 births.
When was Verla most popular? ▼
Verla was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,779 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Verla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verla are Iowa (428 births), Illinois (385 births), Idaho (249 births).
How long has the name Verla been used? ▼
Verla has been recorded in Social Security data since 1890, spanning 94 years of data through 1983.
What names are similar to Verla? ▼
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 Verla's data
- Verla's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,779 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Verlas (428 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa 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 Verla
Nearby Names Like Verla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verla
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
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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, 1890–1983 (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. "Verla: Baby Name Since 1890 - 6,190 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verla. 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 Verla 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.