Total births
688
Girls' name · since 1886
Versa
Versa has 688 recorded births since 1886 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 688
- total births
- 1886–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Versa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 688 recorded since 1886.
Social Security Administration records show Versa recorded 688 times among girls since 1886, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1886 to 1958.
- 688 total births
- 1886–1958 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
688 girls have been named Versa since 1886, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1958.
- 688
- total births
- 1886–1958
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Versa was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
35 babies were named Versa in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Versa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Versa's full recorded timeline at 1921, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1886, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Versa at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1886
Versa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1886–1958
- Peak year (1921)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Versa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Versa's strongest decade.
189 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Versa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 56
1890s
56 births
- 1900s
1900s
86 births
- 1910s
1910s
189 births
- 1920s
1920s
160 births
- 1930s
1930s
89 births
- 1940s 53
1940s
53 births
- 1950s 44
1950s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 189 births (27% of all-time use).
How Versa 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 Versa's total volume
Versa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Versa by state
Where Versa concentrates geographically, total births since 1886
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 22 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.7% |
Kentucky share of Versa's total US births 3.2%
Even split
22 of 688 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Versa? ▼
Since 1886, Social Security records show 688 babies named Versa. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 35 births.
When was Versa most popular? ▼
Versa was most popular in the 1910s decade with 189 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Versa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Versa are Kentucky (22 births), Arkansas (11 births), Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Versa been used? ▼
Versa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1886, spanning 73 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Versa? ▼
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 Versa's data
- Versa's decade-level peak was the 1910s (189 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Versas (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Versa
Nearby Names Like Versa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Versa
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 Versa side by side: Versa vs Veronica Versa vs Vera Versa 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, 1886–1958 (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. "Versa: Baby Name Since 1886 - 688 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/versa. 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 Versa 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.