Total births
453
Girls' name · since 1917
Verlean
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 453 babies named Verlean, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 453
- total births
- 1917–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Verlean sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 453 recorded since 1917.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verlean has been recorded 453 times among girls since 1917, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 1965.
- 453 total births
- 1917–1965 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
453 girls have been named Verlean since 1917, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1965.
- 453
- total births
- 1917–1965
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Verlean was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
20 babies were named Verlean in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Verlean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verlean's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verlean at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Verlean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1965
- Peak year (1955)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Verlean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Verlean's strongest decade.
127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Verlean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
75 births
- 1930s
1930s
127 births
- 1940s
1940s
98 births
- 1950s
1950s
113 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 127 births (28% of all-time use).
Verlean by state
Where Verlean concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 43 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.1% |
Mississippi share of Verlean's total US births 9.5%
Even split
43 of 453 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verlean? ▼
Verlean has been given to 453 babies in the U.S. since 1917, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1965. 20 babies were born in 1955, its single highest year.
When was Verlean most popular? ▼
Verlean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Verlean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verlean are Mississippi (43 births), Arkansas (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Verlean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Verlean since 1917 -- 49 years through the most recent 1965 data.
What names are similar to Verlean? ▼
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 Verlean's data
- Verlean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (127 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Verleans (43 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 Verlean
Nearby Names Like Verlean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verlean
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Vera Girl
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Verna Girl
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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, 1917–1965 (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. "Verlean: Baby Name Since 1917 - 453 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verlean. 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 Verlean 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.