Total births
1,288
Girls' name · since 1885
Vernia
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 1,288 babies named Vernia, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,288
- total births
- 1885–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Vernia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,288 have been recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Vernia recorded 1,288 times among girls since 1885, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1973.
- 1,288 total births
- 1885–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,288 girls have been named Vernia since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 1,288
- total births
- 1885–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Vernia was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
40 babies were named Vernia in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Vernia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vernia splits its recorded history at 1932: 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 1885 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vernia at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Vernia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1973
- Peak year (1917)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Vernia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vernia's strongest decade.
289 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Vernia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 17
1880s
17 births
- 1890s 48
1890s
48 births
- 1900s 63
1900s
63 births
- 1910s
1910s
225 births
- 1920s
1920s
289 births
- 1930s
1930s
220 births
- 1940s
1940s
189 births
- 1950s
1950s
151 births
- 1960s 71
1960s
71 births
- 1970s 15
1970s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 289 births (22% of all-time use).
How Vernia 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 Vernia's total volume
Vernia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vernia by state
Where Vernia concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 36 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 28 | 2.2% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 16 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
Tennessee share of Vernia's total US births 2.8%
Even split
36 of 1,288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Vernia appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vernia? ▼
1,288 babies have been named Vernia since 1885. It was last recorded in 1973. The peak year was 1917 with 40 births.
When was Vernia most popular? ▼
Vernia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 289 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Vernia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vernia are Tennessee (36 births), Kentucky (28 births), North Carolina (16 births).
How long has the name Vernia been used? ▼
Records for Vernia go back to 1885, giving 89 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Vernia? ▼
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 Vernia's data
- Vernia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (289 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Vernias (36 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Vernia
Nearby Names Like Vernia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vernia
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#392 223,775 births
Vera Girl
#226 149,456 births
Verna Girl
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Verda Girl
8,062 births
Vernice Girl
7,290 births
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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, 1885–1973 (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. "Vernia: Baby Name Since 1885 - 1,288 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vernia. 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 Vernia 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.