Holding steady.
Popularity of Verda since 1882
Babies named Verda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Verda's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 158 |
| 1890s | 529 |
| 1900s | 765 |
| 1910s | 1,917 |
| 1920s | 2,120 |
| 1930s | 1,197 |
| 1940s | 683 |
| 1950s | 396 |
| 1960s | 215 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verda is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1901, when it was more common than in any year before or since. Derived from the Latin 'viridis' meaning 'green,' it belongs to a category of botanical and color-related names that were modestly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1882 and maintained a very low but stable presence through the early 1900s. In its peak year, it likely appeared in fewer than 100 births, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice even at its height. Verda has not been recorded frequently enough in recent decades to calculate a meaningful one-in-N ratio, indicating it remains a rarity. Though it shares the familiar '-da' ending common among names of its era, Verda never achieved broad popularity and is now considered an obscure historical name.
Verda derives from the Latin word 'viridis' meaning 'green,' via the feminine form 'Virdis' or later 'Verda.' It was occasionally used as a virtue name in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, but never entered widespread popularity.
Where Verda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Verdie
Variants: Virda, Verdy
Sibling names for Verda
Names that share Verda's style, for a brother or sister.
