Holding steady.
Popularity of Verlee since 1911
Babies named Verlee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Verlee's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 96 |
| 1920s | 162 |
| 1930s | 176 |
| 1940s | 97 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verlee is a rare American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911, reflecting the early 20th-century trend of creating feminine names by blending existing elements. It reached its highest usage in 1937, ranking among the few hundred births that year, but never achieved widespread popularity. The name's trajectory has been low and stable; it has not reappeared in the top 1000 since the mid-20th century. Verlee is likely a combination of Vera (from Latin 'true' or Russian 'faith') and the surname Lee (meaning 'meadow'), though its exact etymology is uncertain. It remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a vintage yet uncommon name.
Verlee is a 20th-century American coinage, likely formed by blending Vera (a name derived from Latin 'true' or Russian 'faith') with Lee (an English surname or given name meaning 'meadow'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1911 and saw modest use in the 1930s, peaking in 1937. The name has remained stable but rare, never reaching widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Vera
Variants: Verlie
Sibling names for Verlee
Names that share Verlee's style, for a brother or sister.
