Vernell
girl nameVernell entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #479 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#479
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1900s | #1414 |
| 1910s | #948 |
| 1920s | #602 |
| 1930s | #521 |
| 1940s | #670 |
| 1950s | #889 |
| 1960s | #1496 |
| 1970s | #3352 |
| 1980s | #7303 |
| 1990s | #12197 |
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Vernell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vernell alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vernell in 2025?
- Vernell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vernell most popular?
- Vernell peaked in 1935, reaching #479 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vernell with classmates?
- Vernell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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