Vernice
Vernice is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Pertaining to spring, spring-like, or bringing victory.
Origin and history
Vernice is a variant of the name Vernice or Lavern, rooted in Latin terms associated with spring or spring-like freshness. Though historically more common as a female name, it saw moderate historical usage for males in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is exceptionally rare as a newborn male name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
789 babies in the United States have been named Vernice since 1880. It ranks #3887 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (69.7 %)
- AR (15.2 %)
- TN (15.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 150 |
| 1920-1930 | 198 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 118 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 53 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- While Vernice was predominantly used for females in the 20th century, hundreds of male babies in the U.S. were also given the name.
- The name is often connected to the Latin 'vernus', meaning belonging to spring, or viewed as a variant of Veronica.