Vernie
Vernie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Springtime, greenness, or alder tree.
Origin and history
Vernie originated as a diminutive form of names such as Verna, Laverne, or Vernon, drawing roots from terms associated with spring, greenness, or the alder tree. Popular in late 19th and early 20th century America, it has grown rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,959 babies in the United States have been named Vernie since 1880. It ranks #2805 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (24.3 %)
- KY (12.2 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- VA (8.5 %)
- TN (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 186 |
| 1890-1900 | 334 |
| 1900-1910 | 451 |
| 1910-1920 | 880 |
| 1920-1930 | 868 |
| 1930-1940 | 560 |
| 1940-1950 | 359 |
| 1950-1960 | 210 |
| 1960-1970 | 76 |
| 1970-1980 | 35 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Vernie was most commonly given in the United States around the late 1890s and early 1900s.
- While used as a feminine pet form for Verna or Laverne, Vernie also historically served as a masculine diminutive for Vernon.