Vernita
girl nameVernita entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #910 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#910
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1034 |
| 1900s | #1645 |
| 1910s | #1736 |
| 1920s | #1316 |
| 1930s | #1182 |
| 1940s | #1293 |
| 1950s | #1029 |
| 1960s | #1154 |
| 1970s | #2072 |
| 1980s | #3695 |
| 1990s | #7387 |
| 2000s | #17294 |
Living bearers
About 2,800 people named Vernita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vernita alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vernita in 2025?
- Vernita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vernita most popular?
- Vernita peaked in 1954, reaching #910 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vernita with classmates?
- Vernita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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