How Many People Are Named Verba?

Complete statistics for the name Verba: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Verba
Very Rare
Latin

Verba means 'words' in Latin, making it a rare choice for a name. Only 96 people in the US today carry this name, which is just 1 in 3,423,014 Americans. Most folks named Verba are over 60, reflecting its classic roots.

~636
Living in US
1 in 521,147
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Words
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Eloquent Articulate Wise
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

464
Worldwide Bearers
#395,684
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
419
🇷🇺 Russia
27
🇵🇭 Philippines
8
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
1
🇩🇿 Algeria
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
1
🇱🇷 Liberia
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
96 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
603
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 603 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
74

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Verba Through the Generations

Verba, a name steeped in history, reached its peak popularity in 1927 with 28 births. Since then, it's remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. The current generation of Verbas is predominantly over 60, with none under 30, indicating a strong generational skew. This makes Verba a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by those who've carried it through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Missouri 21
Texas 16
Ohio 5
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Verba

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Verba's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Verba

How Many People Have the Name Verba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 636 people in the United States currently share the name Verba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 521,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Verba a Common or Rare Name?

Verba is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Verba Mean?

Verba means "words" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Verba in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Verba Most Popular?

The name Verba reached peak popularity in 1927, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Verba?

Approximately 636 people named Verba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 636. That works out to roughly 1 in 521,147 Americans.

Is Verba a rare name?

Verba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 521,147 Americans has this name.

What does the name Verba mean?

Verba means "words" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Verba more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Verba are male and 100% are female.

When was Verba most popular?

Verba peaked in 1927 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US636
All-Time Births636
1 in X1 in 521,147
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1927
World Rank#395,684
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.