Verlyn
boy nameVerlyn entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #881 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#881
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2458 |
| 1920s | #1501 |
| 1930s | #994 |
| 1940s | #1424 |
| 1950s | #1544 |
| 1960s | #2550 |
| 1970s | #4787 |
| 1980s | #6315 |
| 1990s | #9265 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Verlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Verlyn alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Verlyn in 2025?
- Verlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Verlyn most popular?
- Verlyn peaked in 1934, reaching #881 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Verlyn with classmates?
- Verlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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