Total births
726
Girls' name · since 1908
Vermell
Vermell has 726 recorded births since 1908 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1926 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 726
- total births
- 1908–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Vermell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 726 have been recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vermell has been recorded 726 times among girls since 1908, 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 1908 to 1977.
- 726 total births
- 1908–1977 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
726 girls have been named Vermell since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1977.
- 726
- total births
- 1908–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Vermell was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
25 babies were named Vermell in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Vermell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vermell's full recorded timeline at 1938, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1908, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vermell at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Vermell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1977
- Peak year (1926)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Vermell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vermell's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Vermell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
99 births
- 1920s
1920s
181 births
- 1930s
1930s
148 births
- 1940s
1940s
142 births
- 1950s
1950s
96 births
- 1960s 50
1960s
50 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 181 births (25% of all-time use).
How Vermell 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 Vermell's total volume
Vermell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vermell by state
Where Vermell concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 258 | 35.5% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.7% |
South Carolina share of Vermell's total US births 35.5%
Even split
258 of 726 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vermell? ▼
Since 1908, Social Security records show 726 babies named Vermell. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 25 births.
When was Vermell most popular? ▼
Vermell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Vermell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vermell are South Carolina (258 births), Mississippi (16 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Vermell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vermell since 1908 -- 70 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Vermell? ▼
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 Vermell's data
- Vermell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (181 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.
- South Carolina records the most Vermells (258 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Vermell
Nearby Names Like Vermell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vermell
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 Vermell side by side: Vermell vs Veronica Vermell vs Vera Vermell 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, 1908–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vermell: Baby Name Since 1908 - 726 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vermell. 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 Vermell 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.