Verlyn
Verlyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Vern (alder tree or springlike) and the suffix -lyn.
Origin and history
Verlyn is an English invented name, likely created as a blend combining elements from names like Vern or Vernon with the popular '-lyn' suffix. It gained modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly for boys. Today, it is extremely rare and considered a vintage, classic coin.
Popularity in the United States
1,432 babies in the United States have been named Verlyn since 1880. It ranks #3290 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (35.6 %)
- WI (28.3 %)
- MN (13.7 %)
- SD (13.5 %)
- KS (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 63 |
| 1920-1930 | 293 |
| 1930-1940 | 427 |
| 1940-1950 | 245 |
| 1950-1960 | 258 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Verlyn
- Verlyn Klinkenborg: Author, Journalist
Nicknames
Vern
Fun facts
- Verlyn saw its highest frequency of adoption in the U.S. during the 1920s through the 1940s.
- It belongs to a tradition of early 20th-century American names created by combining traditional roots with trendy suffixes.