Vernon
girl nameVernon entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #830 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#830
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #905 |
| 1890s | #1076 |
| 1900s | #1080 |
| 1910s | #1140 |
| 1920s | #1062 |
| 1930s | #1535 |
| 1940s | #2158 |
| 1950s | #2641 |
| 1960s | #3607 |
| 1970s | #6336 |
| 1980s | #8034 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Vernon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vernon alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vernon in 2025?
- Vernon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vernon most popular?
- Vernon peaked in 1881, reaching #830 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vernon with classmates?
- Vernon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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