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

Female
1.3%
Male
98.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 81.1 years old

Young (<30) 4,691
3.2%
Adult (30–60) 22,243
15%
Senior (>60) 121,318
81.8%

📈 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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