Vernal
Vernal is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Pertaining to spring, spring-like, or fresh.
Origin and history
Vernal is a masculine name derived from the Latin word 'vernalis', meaning 'of the spring' or 'spring-like'. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is exceptionally rare as a given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,788 babies in the United States have been named Vernal since 1880. It ranks #3026 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- UT (29.7 %)
- ID (24.2 %)
- KS (13.2 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 279 |
| 1920-1930 | 390 |
| 1930-1940 | 336 |
| 1940-1950 | 255 |
| 1950-1960 | 177 |
| 1960-1970 | 140 |
| 1970-1980 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 13 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Vernal
- Vernal Baker: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name shares its root with the vernal equinox, marking the official beginning of spring.
- Most American boys named Vernal were born in the early 1900s, after which usage steadily declined.