Verner
Verner is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Army guard or defender of the Warni.
Origin and history
Verner is a male given name of Germanic origin, closely related to the name Werner. It traditionally derives from elements meaning 'guard' or 'defender' combined with a tribal name like the Warni. In the United States, it was primarily given in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is now extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,963 babies in the United States have been named Verner since 1880. It ranks #2904 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (34.3 %)
- IL (16.9 %)
- GA (10.6 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- IA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 85 |
| 1900-1910 | 103 |
| 1910-1920 | 468 |
| 1920-1930 | 503 |
| 1930-1940 | 272 |
| 1940-1950 | 201 |
| 1950-1960 | 141 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Verner
- Verner Panton: Interior Designer, Industrial Designer
- Verner von Heidenstam: Poet, Novelist
Fun facts
- Verner is a common Scandinavian and North European variant of the classic German name Werner.
- Most U.S. registrations for Verner occurred in the early 20th century before dropping out of the top rankings.