Total births
929
Girls' name · since 1898
Verma
Verma has 929 recorded births since 1898 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 929
- total births
- 1898–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Verma sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 929 recorded since 1898.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Verma has been recorded 929 times among girls since 1898, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 1972.
- 929 total births
- 1898–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
929 girls have been named Verma since 1898, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 929
- total births
- 1898–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Verma was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
34 babies were named Verma in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Verma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verma's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verma at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Verma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–1972
- Peak year (1923)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Verma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Verma's strongest decade.
252 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Verma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 6
1890s
6 births
- 1900s 21
1900s
21 births
- 1910s
1910s
154 births
- 1920s
1920s
252 births
- 1930s
1930s
200 births
- 1940s
1940s
162 births
- 1950s 98
1950s
98 births
- 1960s 25
1960s
25 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 252 births (27% of all-time use).
How Verma 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 Verma's total volume
Verma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verma by state
Where Verma concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 27 | 2.9% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Verma's total US births 2.9%
Even split
27 of 929 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verma? ▼
929 babies have been named Verma since 1898. It was last recorded in 1972. The peak year was 1923 with 34 births.
When was Verma most popular? ▼
Verma was most popular in the 1920s decade with 252 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Verma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verma are Texas (27 births), Alabama (11 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Verma been used? ▼
Verma has been recorded in Social Security data since 1898, spanning 75 years of data through 1972.
What names are similar to Verma? ▼
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 Verma's data
- Verma's decade-level peak was the 1920s (252 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Vermas (27 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 Verma
Nearby Names Like Verma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verma
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 Verma side by side: Verma vs Veronica Verma vs Vera Verma 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, 1898–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Verma: Baby Name Since 1898 - 929 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verma. 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 Verma 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.