unisex name
Vernal
VUR-nul (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,158
Vernal is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2005 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 63 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Vernal Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 62 |
| 1910s | 364 |
| 1920s | 498 |
| 1930s | 389 |
| 1940s | 302 |
| 1950s | 196 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Vernal?
In 2005, Vernal was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Vernal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vernal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vernal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vernal
- English VUR-nul
Sibling Names for Vernal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vernal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vernal
How popular is the name Vernal?
In 2005, Vernal was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Vernal a girl's or a boy's name?
Vernal is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Vernal?
Vernal has 2 syllables.
When was Vernal most popular?
Vernal peaked in 1920, when 63 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.