Verda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VER-duh /ˈvɜːrdə/
Origin: Latin; Spanish
Meaning: Latin: green; Spanish: verdant
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Verda has its roots in the Latin word "viridis," meaning "green" or "fresh." This term evolved into various forms in different languages, ultimately influencing the development of the name in English. The transition from Latin to Old French saw the term take on the form "verde," which also means "green." As the name made its way into English, it retained this connection to the color green, symbolizing growth, fertility, and nature.
The use of color names as personal names is a common practice across cultures, often reflecting the natural world and its significance to human life. Historically, the name Verda can be linked to various cultural contexts where color symbolism played a significant role.
In the Middle Ages, colors were often associated with specific virtues or characteristics, and green was frequently linked to youth, renewal, and hope. While there are no specific biblical figures or saints named Verda, the broader cultural associations with the color green can be traced through various texts and artworks from the medieval period onward, where green often represented life and vitality.
The name Verda also resonates with the tradition of using nature-inspired names, which have been prevalent in many cultures. This connection to the natural world has allowed the name to endure over time, as it evokes positive imagery and associations.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Verdi" may arise in certain contexts, reflecting a common linguistic practice of creating affectionate or familiar variants of names. Overall, the name Verda embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in the enduring symbolism of color.
Famous people named Verda
In this section, you will find notable people named Verda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Verda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Verda Foster is an artist best known for her contributions to contemporary art and her exhibitions in various galleries.
Verda McCarty is a musician best known for her work in the folk music genre and her performances at music festivals.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Verda was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Verda has ranked as high as #722 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Texas, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Iowa.
In the past 5 years the name Verda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Verda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Verda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Verda.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1972 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1971 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1970 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1969 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1968 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1967 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1966 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1965 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1964 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1963 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1962 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1961 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1960 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1959 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1958 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1957 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1956 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1955 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1954 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1953 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1952 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1951 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1950 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1949 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| 1948 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1947 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1946 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| 1945 | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| 1944 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 1943 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1942 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1941 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1940 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1939 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1938 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 1937 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1936 | 117 | 0 | 117 |
| 1935 | 128 | 0 | 128 |
| 1934 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 1933 | 119 | 0 | 119 |
| 1932 | 126 | 0 | 126 |
| 1931 | 141 | 0 | 141 |
| 1930 | 162 | 0 | 162 |
| 1929 | 166 | 0 | 166 |
| 1928 | 173 | 0 | 173 |
| 1927 | 185 | 0 | 185 |
| 1926 | 196 | 0 | 196 |
| 1925 | 198 | 0 | 198 |
| 1924 | 243 | 0 | 243 |
| 1923 | 195 | 0 | 195 |
| 1922 | 225 | 0 | 225 |
| 1921 | 268 | 0 | 268 |
| 1920 | 271 | 0 | 271 |
| 1919 | 283 | 0 | 283 |
| 1918 | 283 | 0 | 283 |
| 1917 | 245 | 0 | 245 |
| 1916 | 220 | 7 | 213 |
| 1915 | 226 | 0 | 226 |
| 1914 | 176 | 0 | 176 |
| 1913 | 144 | 0 | 144 |
| 1912 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 1911 | 96 | 0 | 96 |
| 1910 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 1909 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1908 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 1907 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1906 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1905 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 1904 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 1903 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1902 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1901 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 1900 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1899 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 1898 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1897 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1896 | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| 1895 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1894 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1893 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1892 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1891 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1890 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1889 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1888 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1887 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1886 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1885 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1884 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1883 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1882 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Top States for Verda (1963)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |