Holding steady.
Popularity of Vernice since 1887
Babies named Vernice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 | 0 |
| 1890s | 98 | 0 |
| 1900s | 261 | 5 |
| 1910s | 1,191 | 150 |
| 1920s | 1,786 | 198 |
| 1930s | 1,127 | 154 |
| 1940s | 782 | 118 |
| 1950s | 868 | 87 |
| 1960s | 537 | 53 |
| 1970s | 268 | 24 |
| 1980s | 179 | 0 |
| 1990s | 130 | 0 |
| 2000s | 40 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vernice is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1887 but never broke into the top 1,000. Its peak came in 1919, during an era when names like Vernice had modest but noticeable usage. The name's trajectory has remained stable, never experiencing a dramatic decline or revival. In the 1910s, Vernice saw its highest recorded use, though it never achieved the popularity of similar-sounding names like Bernice. The name's obscurity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something uncommon. Its top states are not recorded, indicating it was never concentrated in any single region.
Vernice is a name of uncertain origin, likely originating as a feminine elaboration of Vernon, a Norman place name meaning 'alder grove,' or as a variant of Bernice, which derives from Greek Berenike meaning 'bearer of victory.' It appears in the United States as early as the late 19th century, most popular in the 1910s and 1920s.
Where Vernice is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls 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
Nicknames: Vern, Niece
Variants: Vernise
Sibling names for Vernice
Names that share Vernice's style, for a brother or sister.
