Vern
Vern is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Alder tree grove or place of alders.
Origin and history
Vern is a masculine name of French and Latin origin, derived from place names associated with alder trees. Originally a short form of Vernon or Lavern, it grew into an independent given name in the early 20th century. Today in the U.S., it is a classic, vintage name that is used infrequently.
Popularity in the United States
11,497 babies in the United States have been named Vern since 1880. It ranks #1103 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1892.
States where it is most popular
- MI (14 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- IA (8 %)
- MN (6.8 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 244 |
| 1890-1900 | 350 |
| 1900-1910 | 355 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,538 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,357 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,683 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,591 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,611 |
| 1960-1970 | 984 |
| 1970-1980 | 368 |
| 1980-1990 | 214 |
| 1990-2000 | 107 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Famous people named Vern
- Vern Gosdin: Singer, Songwriter
- Vern Taylor: Figure skater
- Vern Den Herder: Athlete
Fun facts
- Vern traces back to the Gaulish word 'vernos', meaning alder tree, which influenced early French place names.
- The name experienced its peak U.S. popularity in the early to mid-20th century before declining into rare usage.