Vern Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationVurn / /vɜrn/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: green; English: spring-like
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vern is derived from the Latin word 'vernus', meaning 'spring'. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. The name is often associated with renewal and growth, reflecting the characteristics of springtime. It has also been used as a short form of names like Vernon.
Trend Summary
The name Vern has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Verne
- Vernon
International Variants
- Vernon (French)
- Vern (Dutch)
Famous people named Vern
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Fictional characters named Vern
Vern is a character in the animated film 'Over the Hedge', known for his cautious personality.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vern was first seen in the United States in 1880. Vern has ranked as high as #626 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Michigan, California, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Vern has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vern (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 19 |
| 1881 | 18 |
| 1882 | 28 |
| 1883 | 23 |
| 1884 | 20 |
| 1885 | 29 |
| 1886 | 22 |
| 1887 | 28 |
| 1888 | 28 |
| 1889 | 29 |
| 1890 | 32 |
| 1891 | 33 |
| 1892 | 41 |
| 1893 | 40 |
| 1894 | 34 |
| 1895 | 43 |
| 1896 | 36 |
| 1897 | 27 |
| 1898 | 34 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1900 | 36 |
| 1901 | 32 |
| 1902 | 30 |
| 1903 | 28 |
| 1904 | 27 |
| 1905 | 33 |
| 1906 | 40 |
| 1907 | 41 |
| 1908 | 44 |
| 1909 | 44 |
| 1910 | 34 |
| 1911 | 44 |
| 1912 | 87 |
| 1913 | 121 |
| 1914 | 155 |
| 1915 | 212 |
| 1916 | 210 |
| 1917 | 200 |
| 1918 | 244 |
| 1919 | 231 |
| 1920 | 274 |
| 1921 | 260 |
| 1922 | 267 |
| 1923 | 241 |
| 1924 | 243 |
| 1925 | 241 |
| 1926 | 221 |
| 1927 | 220 |
| 1928 | 207 |
| 1929 | 183 |
| 1930 | 222 |
| 1931 | 201 |
| 1932 | 155 |
| 1933 | 162 |
| 1934 | 175 |
| 1935 | 153 |
| 1936 | 153 |
| 1937 | 153 |
| 1938 | 160 |
| 1939 | 149 |
| 1940 | 165 |
| 1941 | 147 |
| 1942 | 158 |
| 1943 | 153 |
| 1944 | 165 |
| 1945 | 147 |
| 1946 | 160 |
| 1947 | 159 |
| 1948 | 191 |
| 1949 | 146 |
| 1950 | 140 |
| 1951 | 152 |
| 1952 | 143 |
| 1953 | 170 |
| 1954 | 207 |
| 1955 | 166 |
| 1956 | 174 |
| 1957 | 161 |
| 1958 | 135 |
| 1959 | 163 |
| 1960 | 133 |
| 1961 | 149 |
| 1962 | 127 |
| 1963 | 119 |
| 1964 | 103 |
| 1965 | 95 |
| 1966 | 83 |
| 1967 | 65 |
| 1968 | 63 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 65 |
| 1971 | 35 |
| 1972 | 49 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 37 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |