Holding steady.
Popularity of Versia since 1905
Babies named Versia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Versia's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 73 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Versia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1905, its peak year, after which it faded into obscurity. With a trajectory described as stable, the name never ranked in the top 1000 and has no recorded births in recent decades. Its slim historical presence makes it a true curio for name enthusiasts. The name's origins are unclear but may connect to Persis or the Roman poet Virgil, though no definitive derivation exists. Today Versia serves as an example of early 1900s naming creativity.
Versia likely emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century as a feminine given name. It may be a variant of Persis, a Greek-derived name meaning 'Persian woman,' or a feminine form of Virgil, the Latin poet's name, though direct evidence is lacking. The name saw modest use in the United States during the first decade of the 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Versie
Variants: Versie
Sibling names for Versia
Names that share Versia's style, for a brother or sister.
