How Many People Are Named Vernon?
148,252
people in the United States are named Vernon
1 in 2,259 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#510
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0443%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
3,199 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
VUR-nən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a Norman surname which was from a French place name, ultimately derived from the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder".
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 81.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
9,449
Illinois
7,478
California
7,134
Ohio
6,285
Missouri
5,727
Minnesota
5,400
Pennsylvania
5,231
North Carolina
5,230
New York
4,937
Oklahoma
4,465
💡 Fun Facts About "Vernon"
- 112 babies were named Vernon in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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