How popular is the name Vernel in 2025?

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

When was the name Vernel most popular?

Vernel peaked in 1931, reaching #2328 among US boy names.

Vernel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Vernel entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2328 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2328

peak (1931)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Vernel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Vernel alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Vernel in 2025?: Vernel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Vernel most popular?: Vernel peaked in 1931, reaching #2328 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Vernel with classmates?: Vernel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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