How Many People Are Named Verlyn?

Complete statistics for the name Verlyn in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Verlyn
Very Rare
1,920
Estimated People
1 in 171,875
1 in X Americans
1928
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,432 (75%)
♀ Female
488 (25%)
75%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 87

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Georgia 15
Iowa 166
Kansas 19
Louisiana 5
Minnesota 64
Nebraska 12
South Dakota 63
Wisconsin 132
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Verlyn

How Many People Have the Name Verlyn in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,920 people in the United States currently share the name Verlyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 171,875 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Verlyn a Common or Rare Name?

Verlyn is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Verlyn Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Verlyn are covered in full on the Verlyn name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Verlyn Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Verlyn in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female. Verlyn leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Verlyn Most Popular?

The name Verlyn reached peak popularity in 1928, with 56 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Verlyn Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Verlyn across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Verlyn?

Approximately 1,920 people in the United States share the name Verlyn, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Verlyn a rare name?

Verlyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 171,875 Americans has this name.

What does the name Verlyn mean?

The meaning and origin of Verlyn is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Verlyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Verlyn are male and 25% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Verlyn most popular?

The name Verlyn reached its peak in 1928, with 56 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,920
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 171,875
GenderMale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1928
Male %75%
Female %25%

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