Verla
girl nameVerla entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #488 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1890–2025
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rank today
#488
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #900 |
| 1900s | #786 |
| 1910s | #585 |
| 1920s | #530 |
| 1930s | #556 |
| 1940s | #877 |
| 1950s | #1541 |
| 1960s | #3599 |
| 1970s | #6436 |
| 1980s | #8558 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Verla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Verla alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Verla in 2025?
- Verla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Verla most popular?
- Verla peaked in 1922, reaching #488 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Verla with classmates?
- Verla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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