Verda
Verda is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Green, fresh, or truthful.
Origin and history
Verda is a female given name derived from the Latin word for green or fresh, often associated with spring and truth. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is an uncommon vintage choice rarely found in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
8,062 babies in the United States have been named Verda since 1880. It ranks #1861 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- PA (7 %)
- OK (7 %)
- KY (6.8 %)
- IA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 158 |
| 1890-1900 | 529 |
| 1900-1910 | 765 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,917 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,120 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,197 |
| 1940-1950 | 683 |
| 1950-1960 | 396 |
| 1960-1970 | 215 |
| 1970-1980 | 58 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Verda
- Verda Freeman Welcome: Politician, Civil Rights Activist
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Latin word 'viridis', meaning green or flourishing.
- Verda was most frequently used in the U.S. during the early 1900s.