Vern
1 country#9714 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Vern’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,982 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #9714 · peaked in 1920 with 282 births
Most common in: Michigan, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Vern’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #4020 | — |
| 1994 | #4094 | ↓74 |
| 1995 | #6992 | ↓2898 |
| 1996 | #5982 | ↑1010 |
| 1997 | #6100 | ↓118 |
| 1998 | #9631 | ↓3531 |
| 1999 | #9912 | ↓281 |
| 2000 | #6839 | ↑3073 |
| 2001 | #9243 | ↓2404 |
| 2002 | #7055 | ↑2188 |
| 2003 | #9581 | ↓2526 |
| 2005 | #9115 | ↑466 |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↑200 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑126 |
| 2016 | #9664 | ↓875 |
| 2021 | #10799 | ↓1135 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑1809 |
| 2023 | #8921 | ↑69 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓2017 |
| 2025 | #9714 | ↑1224 |
Frequently asked questions about Vern
Is Vern a popular name?
Yes — Vern currently ranks #9714 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Vern more common for boys or girls?
Vern is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Vern most popular?
Vern peaked in 1920 in United States, with 282 recorded births that year.
Is Vern rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Vern’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #392 in 1880 to #9714 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Vern?
At least 11,982 babies have been recorded with the name Vern across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Vern?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Vern include Veera.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Vern in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.