Vernal Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationVER-nuhl / ˈvɜrnəlLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: spring; English: springtime
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vernal is derived from the Latin word 'vernalis', which means 'of spring'. It is often associated with renewal and rebirth, reflecting the characteristics of the spring season. In English, the term 'vernal' is used to describe things related to spring, such as the vernal equinox. The name is relatively uncommon as a given name but carries a poetic and nature-inspired connotation.
Trend Summary
The name Vernal has not been widely popular in the United States and remains relatively rare.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vernal was first seen in the United States in 1894. Vernal has ranked as high as #791 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Utah, Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina, and California. In the past 5 years the name Vernal has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vernal (1947)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| UT | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 49 |
| 1917 | 39 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 43 |
| 1920 | 46 |
| 1921 | 43 |
| 1922 | 45 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1924 | 37 |
| 1925 | 29 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 36 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 46 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1931 | 31 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1934 | 33 |
| 1935 | 36 |
| 1936 | 34 |
| 1937 | 29 |
| 1938 | 36 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1940 | 30 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 30 |
| 1943 | 24 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |