Vernon
boy name#1382 in 2025Vernon entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #65 in 1919, ranks #1382 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1382
rank today
#65
peak (1919)
133
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #200 |
| 1890s | #134 |
| 1900s | #110 |
| 1910s | #80 |
| 1920s | #68 |
| 1930s | #88 |
| 1940s | #122 |
| 1950s | #148 |
| 1960s | #190 |
| 1970s | #267 |
| 1980s | #362 |
| 1990s | #630 |
| 2000s | #1084 |
| 2010s | #1452 |
| 2020s | #1563 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Vernon has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 58,500 people named Vernon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vernon alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 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 ranks #1382 among US boy names in 2025, with 133 babies given the name.
- When was the name Vernon most popular?
- Vernon peaked in 1919, reaching #65 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Vernon with classmates?
- Vernon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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