Holding steady.
Popularity of Vernona since 1913
Babies named Vernona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vernona first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, a time when feminine elaborations of established masculine names were a popular naming convention. The name reached its highest frequency in 1941, reflecting a mid-century taste for ornate, multi-syllabic names for girls. Since then, Vernona has never ranked in the top 1000, and its trajectory has been stable, with a handful of births each year. It is a rare choice that carries a vintage feel, evoking the era of its peak without the baggage of a common name. The name's origins are tied to the French place name Vernon, and its rarity means it has no strong regional or cultural associations within the United States.
Vernona appears to be a feminine elaboration of the masculine name Vernon, which derives from a French place name meaning 'alder grove.' The name was first recorded in the United States in 1913, with its peak year in 1941. It has remained in occasional use since then, though it was never highly ranked.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vern, Nona, Vera
Sibling names for Vernona
Names that share Vernona's style, for a brother or sister.
