Holding steady.
Popularity of Vernita since 1899
Babies named Vernita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 171 |
| 1920s | 363 |
| 1930s | 373 |
| 1940s | 434 |
| 1950s | 935 |
| 1960s | 914 |
| 1970s | 463 |
| 1980s | 246 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vernita entered U.S. records in 1899, reflecting a late Victorian fondness for elaborate diminutives. It reached its peak in 1961, when it was most commonly given. The name has since declined and remains stable at very low usage, with no recent resurgence. Its trajectory suggests a name that had a concentrated period of fashion mid-20th century and has since faded from common use.
Vernita is a feminine diminutive of Verna, which comes from the Latin word 'vernus', meaning 'of spring'. The name emerged in the late 19th century in the United States as part of a trend of creating elaborate feminine forms of simpler names. It enjoyed moderate popularity mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vern, Nita
Variants: Verna, Verneeta
Sibling names for Vernita
Names that share Vernita's style, for a brother or sister.
