Holding steady.
Popularity of Verne since 1880
Babies named Verne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Verne's real moment was 1893.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 | 115 |
| 1890s | 81 | 213 |
| 1900s | 97 | 220 |
| 1910s | 243 | 996 |
| 1920s | 161 | 1,411 |
| 1930s | 89 | 939 |
| 1940s | 101 | 754 |
| 1950s | 65 | 670 |
| 1960s | 11 | 324 |
| 1970s | 0 | 125 |
| 1980s | 0 | 69 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verne was most popular in the United States during the 1890s, reaching its peak rank in 1893. Since then, usage has declined sharply; by the 2020s, the name is rarely given, with fewer than 5 annual births. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never experiencing a significant resurgence. Its association with the writer Jules Verne gives it a literary air, though the author's surname is unrelated etymologically. Verne shares stylistic company with other turn-of-the-century names like Claude and Lloyd.
Verne originated as a French surname, likely from the Gaulish word for 'alder tree.' In English contexts, it is often a short form of Vernon (meaning 'alder grove') or Laverne, occasionally from the Germanic root 'vern' meaning 'eagle' or 'friend.' The name gained limited use as a given name in the late 19th century.
Where Verne is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys 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
Sibling names for Verne
Names that share Verne's style, for a brother or sister.
