Holding steady.
Popularity of Verlaine since 1922
Babies named Verlaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verlaine is a rare feminine given name of poetic and French origin. First recorded in the United States in 1922, it saw its peak usage in 1940, likely inspired by the renowned symbolist poet Paul Verlaine. Despite this literary association, the name has never been common, and its trajectory has remained stable with very few annual births. The name's rarity gives it a distinctive, artistic flair, appealing to parents drawn to French culture and literary history. While not associated with any specific top states in recent decades, Verlaine carries an air of sophistication and uniqueness uncommon among modern name choices.
Verlaine is a rare first name derived from the French surname, most famously associated with the 19th-century poet Paul Verlaine. The surname itself is of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Verlain or Verlaine, which may be toponymic or derived from an Old French personal name. The surname was borne by a prominent literary figure, leading to occasional use as a given name in French-speaking regions and beyond.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vera, Laine, Lainey, Verla
Sibling names for Verlaine
Names that share Verlaine's style, for a brother or sister.
