Total births
1,088
Girls' name · since 1912
Verline
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,088 babies named Verline, peaking in 1933. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,088
- total births
- 1912–1971
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1,088 girls have been named Verline since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Verline recorded 1,088 times among girls since 1912, 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 1912 to 1971.
- 1,088 total births
- 1912–1971 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,088 girls have been named Verline since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1971.
- 1,088
- total births
- 1912–1971
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Verline was born in this single decade.
1933
Single peak year
38 babies were named Verline in 1933 - its busiest year on record.
Verline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verline's SSA record in two at 1940 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1933 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verline at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1933
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Verline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1971
- Peak year (1933)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Verline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Verline's strongest decade.
290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Verline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 93
1910s
93 births
- 1920s
1920s
257 births
- 1930s
1930s
290 births
- 1940s
1940s
230 births
- 1950s
1950s
157 births
- 1960s 56
1960s
56 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 290 births (27% of all-time use).
How Verline 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 Verline's total volume
Verline vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verline by state
Where Verline concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 79 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 46 | 4.2% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 34 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 24 | 2.2% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 22 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 11 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Verline's total US births 7.3%
Even split
79 of 1,088 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verline? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 1,088 babies named Verline. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1933, with 38 births.
When was Verline most popular? ▼
Verline was most popular in the 1930s decade with 290 total births. The single peak year was 1933.
Where is Verline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verline are Texas (79 births), Louisiana (46 births), Mississippi (34 births).
How long has the name Verline been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Verline since 1912 -- 60 years through the most recent 1971 data.
What names are similar to Verline? ▼
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 Verline's data
- Verline's decade-level peak was the 1930s (290 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.
- Texas records the most Verlines (79 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Verline
Nearby Names Like Verline
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verline
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 Verline side by side: Verline vs Veronica Verline vs Vera Verline 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, 1912–1971 (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. "Verline: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,088 Births, Peak 1933." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verline. 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 Verline 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.