Holding steady.
Popularity of Verlyn since 1912
Babies named Verlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 | 63 |
| 1920s | 120 | 293 |
| 1930s | 130 | 427 |
| 1940s | 97 | 245 |
| 1950s | 85 | 258 |
| 1960s | 14 | 118 |
| 1970s | 0 | 18 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verlyn is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914. Its highest usage came in 1928, when it likely reached its peak of a few dozen births per year. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 and has maintained a stable but minimal presence since the 1920s. It combines the -lyn ending, popular in names like Evelyn, with the first part of Vernon, suggesting 'alder grove'. Verlyn's trajectory shows consistent but low use, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with early 20th century American roots and a soft, familiar sound.
Verlyn is likely a modern English coinage, possibly derived from the surname Vernon, which comes from the Old French word 'verne' meaning 'alder tree'. It may have been influenced by the popular -lyn suffix seen in names like Evelyn and Jocelyn. The name emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in the United States, and has been used for both boys and girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn, Ver, Lynnie
Variants: Verlin, Verlynne
Sibling names for Verlyn
Names that share Verlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
