A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Versie since 1890
Babies named Versie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 101 |
| 1900s | 200 |
| 1910s | 561 |
| 1920s | 595 |
| 1930s | 455 |
| 1940s | 316 |
| 1950s | 214 |
| 1960s | 117 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Versie is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1890. Its peak year was 1914, when it reached rank 2,559. After decades of low usage, the name has been rising since 2022, reflecting a revival of interest in early 20th-century names. Versie's origins remain unclear, adding to its enigmatic appeal. It has been recorded primarily in the southern United States.
Versie first appeared in U.S. records in the 1890s, with its peak popularity in 1914. It likely originated as a feminine variant of the surname Vers, which may be a variant of Virts. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive of Verna, itself derived from the Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring-like'. However, no definitive etymology has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vers
Sibling names for Versie
Names that share Versie's style, for a brother or sister.
