Total births
686
Unisex name · since 1912
Veryl
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 686 babies named Veryl, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 686
- total births
- 1912–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
686 boys have been named Veryl since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Veryl has been recorded 686 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1912 to 1961.
- 686 total births
- 1912–1961 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
686 boys have been named Veryl since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1961.
- 686
- total births
- 1912–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Veryl was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
29 babies were named Veryl in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Veryl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Veryl splits its recorded history at 1936: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Veryl at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Veryl popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1961
- Peak year (1924)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Veryl popularity over time - girls
374 total births recorded since 1904 (Veryl as girls' name)
Veryl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Veryl's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Veryl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
130 births
- 1920s
1920s
206 births
- 1930s
1930s
138 births
- 1940s
1940s
112 births
- 1950s
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 206 births (30% of all-time use).
How Veryl 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 Veryl's total volume
Veryl vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Veryl by state
Where Veryl concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 34 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 22 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
Iowa share of Veryl's total US births 5.0%
Even split
34 of 686 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Veryl? ▼
Veryl has been given to 686 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1961. 29 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Veryl most popular? ▼
Veryl was most popular in the 1920s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Veryl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Veryl are Iowa (34 births), Pennsylvania (22 births), Kansas (5 births).
Is Veryl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Veryl is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 686 births, and as a girl's name it has 374 births.
How long has the name Veryl been used? ▼
Veryl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 50 years of data through 1961.
What names are similar to Veryl? ▼
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 Veryl's data
- Veryl's decade-level peak was the 1920s (206 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Veryls (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa 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 Veryl
Nearby Names Like Veryl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Veryl
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 Veryl side by side: Veryl vs Vernon Veryl vs Vern Veryl 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, 1912–1961 (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. "Veryl: Baby Name Since 1912 - 686 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/veryl. 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 Veryl 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.