Total births
7,290
Unisex name · since 1887
Vernice
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 7,290 babies named Vernice, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 7,290
- total births
- 1887–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
7,290 girls have been named Vernice since 1887, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vernice has been recorded 7,290 times among girls since 1887, 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 1887 to 2011.
- 7,290 total births
- 1887–2011 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
7,290 girls have been named Vernice since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2011.
- 7,290
- total births
- 1887–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Vernice was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
225 babies were named Vernice in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Vernice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vernice's SSA record in two at 1948 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1887, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 225, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vernice at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Vernice popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–2011
- Peak year (1923)
- 225
- Annual births at peak, across 125 years of records
Vernice popularity over time - boys
789 total births recorded since 1908 (Vernice as boys' name)
Vernice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Vernice's strongest decade.
1,786 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Vernice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 18
1880s
18 births
- 1890s 98
1890s
98 births
- 1900s 261
1900s
261 births
- 1910s
1910s
1,191 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,786 births
- 1930s
1930s
1,127 births
- 1940s
1940s
782 births
- 1950s
1950s
868 births
- 1960s 537
1960s
537 births
- 1970s 268
1970s
268 births
- 1980s 179
1980s
179 births
- 1990s 130
1990s
130 births
- 2000s 40
2000s
40 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,786 births (24% of all-time use).
How Vernice 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 Vernice's total volume
Vernice vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vernice by state
Where Vernice concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 346 | 4.7% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 322 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 310 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 286 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 278 | 3.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 243 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 226 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 220 | 3.0% |
Mississippi share of Vernice's total US births 4.7%
Even split
346 of 7,290 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Vernice appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vernice? ▼
Vernice has been given to 7,290 babies in the U.S. since 1887, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 225 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Vernice most popular? ▼
Vernice was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,786 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Vernice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vernice are Mississippi (346 births), North Carolina (322 births), Texas (310 births).
Is Vernice a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Vernice is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 7,290 births, and as a boy's name it has 789 births.
How long has the name Vernice been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vernice since 1887 -- 125 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Vernice? ▼
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 Vernice's data
- Vernice's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,786 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Vernices (346 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Vernice
Nearby Names Like Vernice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vernice
Veronica Girl
#392 223,775 births
Vera Girl
#226 149,456 births
Verna Girl
#4894 69,113 births
Verda Girl
8,062 births
Vernell Girl
7,124 births
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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, 1887–2011 (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. "Vernice: Baby Name Since 1887 - 7,290 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vernice. 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 Vernice 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.