Vern
A diminutive of the male given name Vernon.
Every Vern since 1880 — 11,982 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vern
Vern is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,607 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 11,982 American babies have been named Vern. Its peak came in 1920, when 282 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vern stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vern year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,607 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,253 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,690 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,764 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #12,051 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,666 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,612 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,738 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #10,096 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,826 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,606 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,488 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,377 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,760 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,595 |
| 1985 | — | — | 22 | #2,421 |
| 1980 | — | — | 19 | #2,612 |
| 1975 | — | — | 37 | #1,475 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,964 | 65 | #1,015 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,511 | 95 | #762 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,279 | 133 | #682 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,689 | 166 | #574 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,298 | 140 | #574 |
| 1945 | 7 | #4,007 | 147 | #495 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,324 | 165 | #452 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,430 | 153 | #459 |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,647 | 222 | #381 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,348 | 241 | #387 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,934 | 274 | #360 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,378 | 212 | #368 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,385 | 34 | #479 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,915 | 33 | #364 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,716 | 36 | #374 |
| 1895 | — | — | 43 | #273 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,521 | 32 | #311 |
| 1885 | — | — | 29 | #317 |
| 1880 | — | — | 19 | #400 |
Famous people named Vern
- Vern Mikkelsen Basketball player · 1928–2013
- Vern Schuppan Racing driver · b. 1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vern mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Vernon.
How popular is the name Vern in 2025?
Vern ranked #10,607 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vern?
11,982 babies have been named Vern in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vern most popular?
Vern peaked in 1920, when 282 newborns received the name.
Is Vern a boy or girl name?
Vern is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vern rising or falling?
Vern is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vern?
Well-known people named Vern include Vern Mikkelsen (basketball player), Vern Schuppan (racing driver).