Holding steady.
Popularity of Verleen since 1922
Babies named Verleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verleen is a name that evokes the naming trends of early 20th-century America, where parents often blended familiar elements to create new, melodious names. This name first appeared in 1922 and reached its peak popularity in 1937, reflecting the era's fondness for the -leen suffix also seen in Marlene and Eileen. Despite being a modern coinage, its use declined steadily after the 1930s, and today it is a rare choice. The name's trajectory has remained stable since its peak, with no significant revival. Its origins as a crafted name give it a distinctive, vintage feel without a specific cultural or linguistic root.
Verleen appears to be a modern coinage from the early 20th century, likely formed by blending the name Vera (meaning 'faith' in Russian or derived from Latin 'verus' meaning 'true') with the fashionable suffix -leen (as in Eileen, Marlene). It may also be a variant of Verlene, which has similar origins. The name saw modest use in the United States, peaking in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vera, Lee, Lenny
Sibling names for Verleen
Names that share Verleen's style, for a brother or sister.
