How Many People Are Named Vernie?

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

Vernie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Vernie is a very rare female name, with only 1,308 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 252,347 Americans. The majority of those named Vernie are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~1,308
Living in US
1 in 252,347
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Vern
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents new beginnings and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,308
Worldwide Bearers
#67,558
Global Rank
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8
🇸🇬 Singapore
7
🇮🇳 India
7
🇮🇩 Indonesia
6
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🇭🇹 Haiti
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
3
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
678 (52%)
♀ Female
629 (48%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
239
Would be 30–60 (4%)
6,469
Would be over 60 (96%)

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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
92
Modern Appeal
8
International
5

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

📜 Vernie Through the Generations

Vernie reached its peak popularity in 1920 when 191 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. As of today, there are 1,308 people named Vernie living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution highlights how the name has become a symbol of a bygone era, cherished by those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 339
Kentucky 185
Oklahoma 167
Texas 163
Virginia 117
Missouri 113
Arkansas 111
Tennessee 104
Alabama 94
Illinois 73

✨ Similar Names to Vernie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Vernie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Vernie

How Many People Have the Name Vernie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,308 people in the United States currently share the name Vernie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 252,347 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Vernie a Common or Rare Name?

Vernie 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 Vernie Mean?

Vernie means "creative variant of Vern" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Vernie in SSA data, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

When Was Vernie Most Popular?

The name Vernie reached peak popularity in 1920, with 191 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 Vernie?

Approximately 1,308 people named Vernie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,708. That works out to roughly 1 in 252,347 Americans.

Is Vernie a rare name?

Vernie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 252,347 Americans has this name.

What does the name Vernie mean?

Vernie means "creative variant of Vern" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Vernie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 52% of people named Vernie are male and 48% are female.

When was Vernie most popular?

Vernie peaked in 1920 with 191 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 US1,308
All-Time Births6,708
1 in X1 in 252,347
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1920
World Rank#67,558
Male %52%
Female %48%

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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.