Total births
2,282
Unisex name · since 1887
Verlie
Verlie has 2,282 recorded births since 1887 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,282
- total births
- 1887–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Verlie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,282 recorded since 1887.
Social Security Administration records show Verlie recorded 2,282 times among girls since 1887, 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 1887 to 1970.
- 2,282 total births
- 1887–1970 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,282 girls have been named Verlie since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1970.
- 2,282
- total births
- 1887–1970
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Verlie was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
77 babies were named Verlie in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Verlie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Verlie splits its recorded history at 1927: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1889 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 77 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Verlie at a glance
Last recorded 1970Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Verlie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1970
- Peak year (1917)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Verlie popularity over time - boys
178 total births recorded since 1913 (Verlie as boys' name)
Verlie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verlie's strongest decade.
585 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Verlie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 24
1880s
24 births
- 1890s 113
1890s
113 births
- 1900s
1900s
252 births
- 1910s
1910s
491 births
- 1920s
1920s
585 births
- 1930s
1930s
388 births
- 1940s
1940s
246 births
- 1950s 135
1950s
135 births
- 1960s 43
1960s
43 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 585 births (26% of all-time use).
How Verlie 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 Verlie's total volume
Verlie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verlie by state
Where Verlie concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 134 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 117 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 84 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 43 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 39 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 30 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 19 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 16 | 0.7% |
North Carolina share of Verlie's total US births 5.9%
Even split
134 of 2,282 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Verlie appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verlie? ▼
2,282 babies have been named Verlie since 1887. It was last recorded in 1970. The peak year was 1917 with 77 births.
When was Verlie most popular? ▼
Verlie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 585 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Verlie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verlie are North Carolina (134 births), Louisiana (117 births), Kentucky (84 births).
Is Verlie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Verlie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,282 births, and as a boy's name it has 178 births.
How long has the name Verlie been used? ▼
Records for Verlie go back to 1887, giving 84 years of history through 1970.
What names are similar to Verlie? ▼
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 Verlie's data
- Verlie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (585 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.
- North Carolina records the most Verlies (134 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Verlie
Nearby Names Like Verlie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verlie
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 Verlie side by side: Verlie vs Veronica Verlie vs Vera Verlie vs Verna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1887–1970 (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. "Verlie: Baby Name Since 1887 - 2,282 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verlie. 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 Verlie 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.