Total births
587
Unisex name · since 1912
Vertis
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 587 babies named Vertis, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 587
- total births
- 1912–1987
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Vertis is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 587 have been recorded since 1912.
Vertis has 587 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1987.
- 587 total births
- 1912–1987 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
587 boys have been named Vertis since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1987.
- 587
- total births
- 1912–1987
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Vertis was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
20 babies were named Vertis in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Vertis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vertis's full recorded timeline at 1946, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vertis at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Vertis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1987
- Peak year (1917)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Vertis popularity over time - girls
333 total births recorded since 1911 (Vertis as girls' name)
Vertis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Vertis's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Vertis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
72 births
- 1920s
1920s
90 births
- 1930s
1930s
111 births
- 1940s
1940s
99 births
- 1950s
1950s
87 births
- 1960s
1960s
52 births
- 1970s
1970s
50 births
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 111 births (19% of all-time use).
How Vertis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Vertis's total volume
Vertis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Vertis by state
Where Vertis concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Mississippi share of Vertis's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 587 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vertis? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 587 babies named Vertis. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 20 births.
When was Vertis most popular? ▼
Vertis was most popular in the 1930s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Vertis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vertis are Mississippi (5 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Vertis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Vertis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 587 births, and as a girl's name it has 333 births.
How long has the name Vertis been used? ▼
Records for Vertis go back to 1912, giving 76 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Vertis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vernon, Vern, Verne, Verlin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vertis's data
- Vertis's decade-level peak was the 1930s (111 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Vertiss (5 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 Vertis
Nearby Names Like Vertis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vertis
Vernon Boy
#1557 146,413 births
Vern Boy
#10938 11,497 births
Verne Boy
5,841 births
Verlin Boy
#12409 3,812 births
Vernell Boy
3,344 births
Compare Vertis side by side: Vertis vs Vernon Vertis vs Vern Vertis vs Verne
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, 1912–1987 (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. "Vertis: Baby Name Since 1912 - 587 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vertis. 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 Vertis 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.