Total births
44
Girls' name · since 1975
Vernonica
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 44 babies named Vernonica, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 44
- total births
- 1975–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Vernonica sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 44 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Vernonica recorded 44 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 1990.
- 44 total births
- 1975–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
44 girls have been named Vernonica since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 44
- total births
- 1975–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Vernonica was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
8 babies were named Vernonica in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Vernonica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vernonica's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vernonica at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Vernonica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–1990
- Peak year (1984)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Vernonica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Vernonica's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Vernonica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
27 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 27 births (61% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vernonica? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 44 babies named Vernonica. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 8 births.
When was Vernonica most popular? ▼
Vernonica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Vernonica been used? ▼
Records for Vernonica go back to 1975, giving 16 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Vernonica? ▼
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 Vernonica's data
- Vernonica's decade-level peak was the 1980s (27 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Vernonica
Nearby Names Like Vernonica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vernonica
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Vera Girl
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Verna Girl
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Verda Girl
8,062 births
Vernice Girl
7,290 births
Compare Vernonica side by side: Vernonica vs Veronica Vernonica vs Vera Vernonica vs Verna
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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, 1975–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vernonica: Baby Name Since 1975 - 44 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vernonica. 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 Vernonica 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.