How popular is the name Vernal in 2025?

Vernal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Vernal most popular?

Vernal peaked in 1898, reaching #885 among US boy names.

Vernal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Vernal entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #885 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#885

peak (1898)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 600 people named Vernal are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Vernal alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Vernal in 2025?: Vernal is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Vernal most popular?: Vernal peaked in 1898, reaching #885 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Vernal with classmates?: Vernal will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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