Total births
1,698
Unisex name · since 1913
Verlon
Verlon has 1,698 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1939 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,698
- total births
- 1913–2001
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Verlon sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,698 recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verlon has been recorded 1,698 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2001.
- 1,698 total births
- 1913–2001 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,698 boys have been named Verlon since 1913, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,698
- total births
- 1913–2001
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Verlon was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
49 babies were named Verlon in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Verlon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Verlon's full recorded timeline at 1951, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1939 peak of 49 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Verlon at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Verlon popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2001
- Peak year (1939)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Verlon popularity over time - girls
326 total births recorded since 1913 (Verlon as girls' name)
Verlon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Verlon's strongest decade.
382 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Verlon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 103
1910s
103 births
- 1920s
1920s
339 births
- 1930s
1930s
382 births
- 1940s
1940s
300 births
- 1950s
1950s
243 births
- 1960s 151
1960s
151 births
- 1970s 124
1970s
124 births
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 382 births (22% of all-time use).
How Verlon 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 Verlon's total volume
Verlon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Verlon by state
Where Verlon concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 98 | 5.8% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 90 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 30 | 1.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 13 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.3% |
Alabama share of Verlon's total US births 5.8%
Even split
98 of 1,698 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verlon? ▼
Verlon has been given to 1,698 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 49 babies were born in 1939, its single highest year.
When was Verlon most popular? ▼
Verlon was most popular in the 1930s decade with 382 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
Where is Verlon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verlon are Alabama (98 births), Arkansas (90 births), Georgia (30 births).
Is Verlon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Verlon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,698 births, and as a girl's name it has 326 births.
How long has the name Verlon been used? ▼
Records for Verlon go back to 1913, giving 89 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Verlon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vernon, Vern, Verne, Verlin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Verlon's data
- Verlon's decade-level peak was the 1930s (382 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Verlons (98 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Verlon
Nearby Names Like Verlon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verlon
Vernon Boy
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Vern Boy
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Verne Boy
5,841 births
Verlin Boy
#12409 3,812 births
Vernell Boy
3,344 births
Compare Verlon side by side: Verlon vs Vernon Verlon vs Vern Verlon vs Verne
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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, 1913–2001 (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. "Verlon: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,698 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verlon. 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 Verlon 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.