How Many People Are Named Vernice?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Vernice
Very Rare
8,079
Estimated People
1 in 40,847
1 in X Americans
1923
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
789 (10%)
♀ Female
7,290 (90%)
10%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 89

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 204
Arkansas 231
California 52
DC 5
Florida 30
Georgia 243
Iowa 46
Illinois 220
Indiana 27
Kentucky 43
Louisiana 286
Maryland 10
Michigan 117
Minnesota 131
Missouri 80
Mississippi 346
North Carolina 322
North Dakota 10
Nebraska 23
New Jersey 5
New York 140
Ohio 63
Oklahoma 86
Pennsylvania 52
South Carolina 77
South Dakota 11
Tennessee 147
Texas 333
Virginia 278
Washington 6
Wisconsin 77
West Virginia 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Vernice

How Many People Have the Name Vernice in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,079 people in the United States currently share the name Vernice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,847 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 Vernice a Common or Rare Name?

Vernice 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 Vernice Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Vernice Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Vernice in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female. Vernice is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Vernice Most Popular?

The name Vernice reached peak popularity in 1923, with 225 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Vernice Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Vernice 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 Vernice?

Approximately 8,079 people in the United States share the name Vernice, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Vernice a rare name?

Vernice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,847 Americans has this name.

What does the name Vernice mean?

The meaning and origin of Vernice 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 Vernice more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Vernice are male and 90% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Vernice most popular?

The name Vernice reached its peak in 1923, with 225 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 People8,079
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 40,847
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1923
Male %10%
Female %90%

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