Total births
232
Girls' name · since 1914
Verlia
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 232 babies named Verlia, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 232
- total births
- 1914–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
232 girls have been named Verlia since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Verlia recorded 232 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1952.
- 232 total births
- 1914–1952 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
232 girls have been named Verlia since 1914, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1952.
- 232
- total births
- 1914–1952
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Verlia was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
14 babies were named Verlia in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Verlia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Verlia splits its recorded history at 1930: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1939 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Verlia at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Verlia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1952
- Peak year (1916)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Verlia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Verlia's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Verlia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
46 births
- 1920s
1920s
71 births
- 1930s
1930s
85 births
- 1940s 22
1940s
22 births
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 85 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verlia? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 232 babies named Verlia. The most recent recorded year was 1952. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 14 births.
When was Verlia most popular? ▼
Verlia was most popular in the 1930s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Verlia been used? ▼
Records for Verlia go back to 1914, giving 39 years of history through 1952.
What names are similar to Verlia? ▼
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 Verlia's data
- Verlia's decade-level peak was the 1930s (85 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1950s -- 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 Verlia
Nearby Names Like Verlia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verlia
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 Verlia side by side: Verlia vs Veronica Verlia vs Vera Verlia 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, 1914–1952 (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. "Verlia: Baby Name Since 1914 - 232 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verlia. 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 Verlia 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.