Total births
18
Boys' name · since 1924
Vernan
Vernan has 18 recorded births since 1924 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1930 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 18
- total births
- 1924–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Vernan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 18 recorded since 1924.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vernan has been recorded 18 times among boys since 1924, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1924 to 1930.
- 18 total births
- 1924–1930 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Vernan since 1924, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1930.
- 18
- total births
- 1924–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Vernan was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
7 babies were named Vernan in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Vernan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vernan splits its recorded history at 1927: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1930 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vernan at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Vernan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1930
- Peak year (1930)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Vernan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vernan's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Vernan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vernan? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 18 babies named Vernan. The most recent recorded year was 1930. Its busiest year on record was 1930, with 7 births.
When was Vernan most popular? ▼
Vernan was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
How long has the name Vernan been used? ▼
Records for Vernan go back to 1924, giving 7 years of history through 1930.
What names are similar to Vernan? ▼
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 Vernan's data
- Vernan's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1930s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Vernan
Nearby Names Like Vernan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vernan
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Verne Boy
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Verlin Boy
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Vernell Boy
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Compare Vernan side by side: Vernan vs Vernon Vernan vs Vern Vernan vs Verne
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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, 1924–1930 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vernan: Baby Name Since 1924 - 18 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vernan. 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 Vernan 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.