How Many People Are Named Vernel?
Complete statistics for the name Vernel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vernel is a very rare male name, with only 105 people bearing it in the US today, making it one in 3,148,526 Americans. The vast majority of those named Vernel are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 traditionally represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 88All 334 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: 1927Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vernel Through the Generations
Vernel has been a name that has seen its peak in 1927 with 16 births, and since then, it has maintained a stable presence, though it's now considered a classic, old-school name. With an estimated 105 individuals named Vernel alive today, the name's current generation split shows a significant skew towards the elderly, with 95% of those named Vernel being over 60 years old. This makes Vernel a name deeply rooted in the past, rarely heard among younger generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vernel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Vernel
How Many People Have the Name Vernel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 105 people in the United States currently share the name Vernel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,148,526 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vernel a Common or Rare Name?
Vernel 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 Vernel Mean?
Vernel means "creative variant of Verna" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vernel in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.
When Was Vernel Most Popular?
The name Vernel reached peak popularity in 1927, with 16 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 Vernel?
Approximately 105 people named Vernel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 334. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,148,526 Americans.
Is Vernel a rare name?
Vernel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,148,526 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vernel mean?
Vernel means "creative variant of Verna" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Vernel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Vernel are male and 27% are female.
When was Vernel most popular?
Vernel peaked in 1927 with 16 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.