How Many People Are Named Verne?

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

Verne
Very Rare
Old French

Verne is a rare, classic name with origins tracing back to Old French, meaning 'mound' or 'hill'. Only 1,547 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 213,347 Americans. The majority of those named Verne are over 60, reflecting its status as an older-generation name.

~537
Living in US
1 in 617,224
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mound, hill
🌐
Origin
Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,547
Worldwide Bearers
#61,452
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
41
🇳🇿 New Zealand
29
🇫🇮 Finland
25
🇦🇺 Australia
25
🇪🇨 Ecuador
23
🇯🇲 Jamaica
21
🇻🇪 Venezuela
15
🇨🇳 China
14
🇸🇪 Sweden
10
🇶🇦 Qatar
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,401 (91%)
♀ Female
146 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
306
Would be 30–60 (5%)
6,402
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 6,708 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
93
Modern Appeal
7
International
5

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

📜 Verne Through the Generations

Verne reached its peak popularity in 1919 with 200 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, the name is very rare, with only 6,708 total births recorded throughout history. Of those, 95% are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that Verne is cherished among older generations, maintaining its classic charm despite its declining use among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 433
California 409
Iowa 300
Michigan 271
Minnesota 197
Washington 171
Wisconsin 143
Kansas 123
Pennsylvania 122
Nebraska 115

✨ Similar Names to Verne

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Verne's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Verne

How Many People Have the Name Verne?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 537 people in the United States currently share the name Verne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 617,224 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Verne a Common or Rare Name?

Verne 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 Verne Mean?

Verne means "mound, hill" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Verne in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Verne Most Popular?

The name Verne reached peak popularity in 1919, with 200 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 Verne?

Approximately 537 people named Verne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 537. That works out to roughly 1 in 617,224 Americans.

Is Verne a rare name?

Verne is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 617,224 Americans has this name.

What does the name Verne mean?

Verne means "mound, hill" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Verne more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Verne are male and 9% are female.

When was Verne most popular?

Verne peaked in 1919 with 200 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 US537
All-Time Births537
1 in X1 in 617,224
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1919
World Rank#61,452
Male %91%
Female %9%

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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.