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.

#7,087 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,088
born since 1912
1930s
peak 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.

  • #7,087 of 72,339 all-time among girls
  • 1,088 born since 1912
  • 1930s peak decade

Data updated Aug 2026

The verdict

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verline ranks #7,087 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 1,088 born since 1912, peaking in the 1930s.

#7,087 of 72,339
all-time among girls
1,088
born since 1912
1930s
peak decade
Above the archive median
All-time archive position

Verline's 1,088 recorded births place it above 90.2% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.

6 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

6 jurisdictions carry state-level records, led by Texas.

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 popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1971

Last recorded 1971
Peak year (1933)
38
Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
010203040 191219191926193319401947195419611971 5

Verline by decade

1930s is the heaviest window (290 births, 27% of the file).

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

births

What this shows Peak: 1930s at 290 births (27% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of August 2026

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 Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%5%10%15%20% 050100150200 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year -36, 7.1%-144, 3%-116, 10.5%-33, 8.6%-48, 4.3%-34, 9.6%-118, 5.1%-30, 8.3%-70, 4.2%-44, 14%-98, 5.6%-37, 5.7%-34, 5.8%-21, 10.1%-16, 15.1%Verline-60, 3.5%Verline
Verline vs 15 similarly-sized girls names

Verline by state

Where Verline concentrates geographically, total births since 1912

Geographically diffuse
Top 6 states by recorded births for the name Verline
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. Across the full SSA archive it ranks #7,087 of 72,339 girls' names by total births. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1933, with 38 births.
Where does Verline sit in the SSA name archive?
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verline ranks #7,087 of 72,339 girls' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). All-time ordinal matches browse popularity (total births DESC); the current ordinal uses the null SSA file. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
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

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

Names with a similar number of total births

Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span

Two nationwide peer axes for Verline: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.

Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.

Data Sources

Data as of August 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).

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 August 2026.