MallowbyNames

Verdine

vur-DEEN · of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine elaboration of the surname Verde or a variant of Verda, a name derived from Latin viridis meaning 'green'

Peak popularity
1927
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Verdine since 1920

Babies named Verdine per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914192019602000Most births 1927Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s55
1930s33
1940s56
1950s18
1960s6
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Verdine is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920. It reached its peak use in 1927, after which it declined steadily. The name never ranked in the top 1000, making it a highly uncommon choice likely influenced by fashionable endings like 'ine' and the color green. Its trajectory shows a stable but minimal presence, with no revival in later decades. The name's obscurity means it has no strong ties to any particular state or region. While its exact origin is uncertain, it fits a pattern of creative early 20th century American coinages.

Verdine appears to be an American coinage from the early 20th century, likely formed from the surname Verde (meaning 'green' in Spanish and Italian) or as a variant of the name Verda, which derives from Latin viridis. It was most popular in the 1920s, with a peak in 1927, though it never entered the top 1000 nationally. The name has remained in rare use since then.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Verdi, Dina, Vee

Variants: Verda, Verde, Verdina

Sibling names for Verdine

Names that share Verdine's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Opal, Pearl, Iris, Ruby, Hazel

Brothers: Elmer, Chester, Wilbur, Otis, Clarence

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Verdine mean?
The meaning of Verdine is uncertain. It may be related to the Latin word viridis, meaning 'green', or it could be an elaboration of the surname Verde.
How popular is the name Verdine today?
Verdine has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names for recent years. Its peak popularity was in 1927, with a rank of 1927 being its highest recorded year.
Is Verdine a boy or girl name?
Verdine has historically been used for girls, based on Social Security Administration data.