How Many People Are Named Verner?

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

Verner
Very Rare
Old Norse

Verner, a very rare male name, is held by just 364 people in the US, making up 1 in 907,141 Americans. The majority of those named Verner are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~2,605
Living in US
1 in 127,236
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
1
Life Path Number

Numerology associates the number 1 with leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

470
Worldwide Bearers
#76,629
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
48
🇩🇪 Germany
48
🇷🇺 Russia
38
🇿🇦 South Africa
32
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
30
🇸🇮 Slovenia
23
🇵🇪 Peru
22
🇨🇱 Chile
19
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19
🇺🇦 Ukraine
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
347 (95%)
♀ Female
17 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
73
Would be 30–60 (3%)
2,056
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 2,134 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
8
International
5

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

📜 Verner Through the Generations

Verner has been a name steeped in tradition since 1917 when it peaked with 79 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with the older generation, with 96% of its bearers being over 60 years old. its rarity, Verner maintains a stable presence, embodying the charm of a bygone era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 71
Illinois 35
Georgia 22
Pennsylvania 17
Iowa 12
Texas 11
Alabama 10
Wisconsin 7
California 6
Nebraska 6

✨ Similar Names to Verner

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Verner's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Verner

How Many People Have the Name Verner?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,605 people in the United States currently share the name Verner. That works out to roughly 1 in every 127,236 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Verner a Common or Rare Name?

Verner 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 Verner Mean?

Verner means "ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Verner in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Verner Most Popular?

The name Verner reached peak popularity in 1917, with 79 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 Verner?

Approximately 2,605 people named Verner live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,605. That works out to roughly 1 in 127,236 Americans.

Is Verner a rare name?

Verner is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 127,236 Americans has this name.

What does the name Verner mean?

Verner means "ruler" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Verner more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Verner are male and 5% are female.

When was Verner most popular?

Verner peaked in 1917 with 79 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 US2,605
All-Time Births2,605
1 in X1 in 127,236
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1917
World Rank#76,629
Male %95%
Female %5%

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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.