Total births
1,254
Girls' name · since 1907
Vernette
1,254 babies named Vernette in U.S. Social Security records since 1907, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,254
- total births
- 1907–1988
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1,254 girls have been named Vernette since 1907, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Vernette recorded 1,254 times among girls since 1907, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1988.
- 1,254 total births
- 1907–1988 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,254 girls have been named Vernette since 1907, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1988.
- 1,254
- total births
- 1907–1988
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Vernette was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
30 babies were named Vernette in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Vernette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vernette splits its recorded history at 1948: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vernette at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Vernette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1988
- Peak year (1920)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Vernette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Vernette's strongest decade.
219 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Vernette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 7
1900s
7 births
- 1910s
1910s
127 births
- 1920s
1920s
213 births
- 1930s
1930s
161 births
- 1940s
1940s
205 births
- 1950s
1950s
219 births
- 1960s
1960s
207 births
- 1970s 86
1970s
86 births
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 219 births (17% of all-time use).
How Vernette 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 Vernette's total volume
Vernette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vernette by state
Where Vernette concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 57 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 35 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.4% |
Illinois share of Vernette's total US births 4.5%
Even split
57 of 1,254 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vernette? ▼
1,254 babies have been named Vernette since 1907. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1920 with 30 births.
When was Vernette most popular? ▼
Vernette was most popular in the 1950s decade with 219 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Vernette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vernette are Illinois (57 births), Minnesota (35 births), Virginia (6 births).
How long has the name Vernette been used? ▼
Vernette has been recorded in Social Security data since 1907, spanning 82 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Vernette? ▼
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 Vernette's data
- Vernette's decade-level peak was the 1950s (219 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Vernettes (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Vernette
Nearby Names Like Vernette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vernette
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 Vernette side by side: Vernette vs Veronica Vernette vs Vera Vernette vs Verna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1907–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vernette: Baby Name Since 1907 - 1,254 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vernette. 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 Vernette 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.