Holding steady.
Popularity of Vernis since 1913
Babies named Vernis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vernis's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 | 42 |
| 1920s | 84 | 86 |
| 1930s | 44 | 60 |
| 1940s | 6 | 61 |
| 1950s | 6 | 32 |
| 1960s | 0 | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vernis is a rare and enigmatic name that saw its brief moment of use in the early 20th century. First recorded in 1915, it reached its peak year in 1916, when it was given to a handful of babies, yet it never achieved a rank within the top 1000 names. The trajectory of its usage has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a significant rise or decline; it simply remained exceedingly rare. Its top states are unknown due to limited data, and no similar names have been identified. For parents drawn to obscure vintage names, Vernis offers a quiet echo of the 1910s without any modern revival. Its meaning remains uncertain, adding to its mystique.
Vernis is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a feminine variant of Vernon, an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'alder grove' in Old French. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Verna, a Latin name meaning 'spring-like' or 'youthful.' Records show sparse use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s, but it never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vern, Nissy
Sibling names for Vernis
Names that share Vernis's style, for a brother or sister.
