Verle
Verle is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
True, faithful, or man.
Origin and history
Verle is a rare masculine name of Germanic origin, often considered a variant of names ending in or derived from 'wer' (man) or related to the element meaning 'true' or 'faith'. It saw modest usage in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States, but has since become extremely uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,758 babies in the United States have been named Verle since 1880. It ranks #3042 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (55.3 %)
- KS (26.1 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
- NE (3.7 %)
- MN (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 276 |
| 1920-1930 | 506 |
| 1930-1940 | 444 |
| 1940-1950 | 267 |
| 1950-1960 | 156 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 14 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Verle
- Verle Mills: Musician, Composer
Fun facts
- Verle enjoyed its highest relative popularity in the United States during the early 20th century.
- It likely derives from Old High German elements associated with truthfulness or manhood.