Holding steady.
Popularity of Verla since 1890
Babies named Verla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 92 |
| 1900s | 224 |
| 1910s | 1,075 |
| 1920s | 1,779 |
| 1930s | 1,445 |
| 1940s | 860 |
| 1950s | 465 |
| 1960s | 175 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verla is a name that saw its peak in 1922, reflecting its brief mid-century use. Although it had no rank in recent years, it belongs to a cohort of early 20th-century coinages. The name's exact origins remain uncertain, but it likely arose as a creative variant of Verna or Vera, both of which were more common at the time. Verla's trajectory is stable, indicating very low but consistent usage. While never among the top names, it has a vintage charm that appeals to parents seeking rare, historically grounded names.
Verla appears to be a 20th-century coinage, possibly influenced by names like Verna or Vera, or a feminine variant of Verle, which itself may be a variant of Earl. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s, peaking in 1922, but has since become rare.
Where Verla 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: Vera, Lala
Variants: Varla, Verle
Sibling names for Verla
Names that share Verla's style, for a brother or sister.
