Vernita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationver-NEE-tah / vɜːrˈniːtəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: springlike; English: a feminine form of Vernon
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vernita is derived from the Latin word 'vernus,' meaning spring. It is often considered a feminine variation of the name Vernon, which has roots in Old French. Vernita has been used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the early 20th century.
Trend Summary
Vernita has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vernie
International Variants
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Famous people named Vernita
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Fictional characters named Vernita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vernita was first seen in the United States in 1899. Vernita has ranked as high as #1020 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Vernita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vernita (1983)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 34 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 36 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 38 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 43 |
| 1929 | 45 |
| 1930 | 36 |
| 1931 | 39 |
| 1932 | 40 |
| 1933 | 42 |
| 1934 | 33 |
| 1935 | 30 |
| 1936 | 36 |
| 1937 | 37 |
| 1938 | 38 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 48 |
| 1943 | 37 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1945 | 31 |
| 1946 | 48 |
| 1947 | 54 |
| 1948 | 58 |
| 1949 | 65 |
| 1950 | 70 |
| 1951 | 75 |
| 1952 | 71 |
| 1953 | 87 |
| 1954 | 112 |
| 1955 | 104 |
| 1956 | 115 |
| 1957 | 97 |
| 1958 | 96 |
| 1959 | 108 |
| 1960 | 104 |
| 1961 | 123 |
| 1962 | 106 |
| 1963 | 108 |
| 1964 | 92 |
| 1965 | 85 |
| 1966 | 77 |
| 1967 | 83 |
| 1968 | 67 |
| 1969 | 69 |
| 1970 | 76 |
| 1971 | 61 |
| 1972 | 52 |
| 1973 | 40 |
| 1974 | 50 |
| 1975 | 51 |
| 1976 | 32 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 36 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 25 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2009 | 5 |