Holding steady.
Popularity of Verniece since 1911
Babies named Verniece per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 125 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verniece is an early 20th-century feminine name that likely emerged as an elaboration of Vernon. First recorded in the United States in 1911, it saw its highest use during the 1910s and 1920s, peaking in 1920. Since then, its usage has been minimal and it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names for any year. The trajectory of use has been relatively stable at very low levels. Verniece remains a rare name, and it is virtually never given to boys. Its historical pattern reflects a brief period of mild popularity, primarily in the 1920s, after which it faded into obscurity.
Verniece appears to be a 20th-century feminine elaboration of the name Vernon, which derives from a Norman French place name meaning 'alder grove'. The -iece suffix echoes names like Berniece or creating a distinctly feminine form. First recorded in the United States around 1911, Verniece saw modest use primarily in the 1910s and 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niece, Vern, Vernie
Sibling names for Verniece
Names that share Verniece's style, for a brother or sister.
