Verdie
Verdie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Green, flourishing, or truth.
Origin and history
Verdie is a rare feminine given name that originated as a diminutive or variant of names derived from the Latin root 'veris', meaning green or flourishing. It was most frequently used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare and carries a vintage, antique charm.
Popularity in the United States
2,614 babies in the United States have been named Verdie since 1880. It ranks #3455 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.6 %)
- LA (19.5 %)
- GA (15.8 %)
- NC (12 %)
- MS (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 97 |
| 1890-1900 | 245 |
| 1900-1910 | 330 |
| 1910-1920 | 540 |
| 1920-1930 | 592 |
| 1930-1940 | 362 |
| 1940-1950 | 254 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 12 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Verdie achieved most of its popularity in the United States around the 1890s and early 1900s.
- It shares etymological roots with the Latin word for spring and greenness, 'verdant'.