Total births
3,812
Unisex name · since 1905
Verlin
Verlin has 3,812 recorded births since 1905 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1929 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12409
- among boys today
- 3,812
- born since 1905
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
3,812 babies have been named Verlin since 1905, making it today's #12409 unisex name.
Verlin has 3,812 recorded births among boys since 1905, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12409 as of the latest data, more common than 13% of boys, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 2024.
- #12409 among boys today
- 3,812 born since 1905
- 1930s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Verlin is currently the #12409 unisex name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 3,812 born since 1905, peaking in the 1930s.
- #12409
- among boys today
- 3,812
- born since 1905
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Verlin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12409
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1930s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Verlin was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
117 babies were named Verlin in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
How Verlin compares
3,812 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Verlin's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Verlin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,812 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 117 | 23 | 22,252 |
Verlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verlin's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 23% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 77%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1929 peak of 117, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verlin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1929
Current rank
#12,409
Active since
1905
Verlin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–2024
- Peak year (1929)
- 117
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Verlin popularity over time - girls
292 total births recorded since 1912 (Verlin as girls' name)
Verlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Verlin's strongest decade.
815 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Verlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 29
1900s
29 births
- 1910s
1910s
469 births
- 1920s
1920s
811 births
- 1930s
1930s
815 births
- 1940s
1940s
607 births
- 1950s
1950s
478 births
- 1960s 278
1960s
278 births
- 1970s 154
1970s
154 births
- 1980s 83
1980s
83 births
- 1990s 58
1990s
58 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 815 births (21% of all-time use).
How Verlin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Verlin's total volume
Verlin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Verlin by state
Where Verlin concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 258 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 207 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 133 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 128 | 3.4% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 116 | 3.0% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 92 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 67 | 1.8% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 58 | 1.5% |
Indiana share of Verlin's total US births 6.8%
Even split
258 of 3,812 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Verlin appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verlin? ▼
Verlin has been given to 3,812 babies in the U.S. since 1905, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12409 as of the latest data. 117 babies were born in 1929, its single highest year.
When was Verlin most popular? ▼
Verlin was most popular in the 1930s decade with 815 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Verlin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verlin are Indiana (258 births), Tennessee (207 births), Missouri (133 births).
Is Verlin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Verlin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 3,812 births, and as a girl's name it has 292 births.
How long has the name Verlin been used? ▼
Records for Verlin go back to 1905, giving 120 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Verlin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vernon, Vern, Verne, Vernell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Verlin's data
- Verlin's decade-level peak was the 1930s (815 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Verlins (258 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Verlin
Nearby Names Like Verlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verlin
Vernon Boy
#1557 146,413 births
Vern Boy
#10938 11,497 births
Verne Boy
5,841 births
Vernell Boy
3,344 births
Vernie Boy
2,760 births
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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, 1905–2024 (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. "Verlin: #12409 Unisex Name - 3,812 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verlin. 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 Verlin 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.