Verna
Verna is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Spring-like, green, or truth.
Origin and history
Verna is a feminine name derived from Latin roots, long associated with spring, greenness, or truth depending on its specific derivation. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and is now used infrequently.
Popularity in the United States
69,113 babies in the United States have been named Verna since 1880. It ranks #479 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- PA (10.4 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- CA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,052 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,036 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,752 |
| 1910-1920 | 13,214 |
| 1920-1930 | 16,265 |
| 1930-1940 | 10,582 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,868 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,160 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,355 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,165 |
| 1980-1990 | 537 |
| 1990-2000 | 334 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 313 |
| 2020-2029 | 187 |
Famous people named Verna
- Verna Felton: Actress, Voice Actress
- Verna Bloom: Actress
Fun facts
- Verna was a top 100 name for girls in the United States during the early 1900s.
- It is often associated with the Latin word 'vernus', meaning spring or springtime.