girl's name
Vernia
VUR-nee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,288
Vernia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1973 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 1917, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Vernia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 48 |
| 1900s | 63 |
| 1910s | 225 |
| 1920s | 289 |
| 1930s | 220 |
| 1940s | 189 |
| 1950s | 151 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 15 |
How Popular Is Vernia?
In 1973, Vernia 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 Vernia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vernia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vernia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vernia
- English VUR-nee-uh
Sibling Names for Vernia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vernia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vernia
How popular is the name Vernia?
In 1973, Vernia 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 Vernia a girl's or a boy's name?
Vernia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Vernia?
Vernia has 3 syllables.
When was Vernia most popular?
Vernia peaked in 1917, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.