Vern
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Surname Related To Vernon Alder Tree Grove. Also Used As Abbreviations Of Vernon Or Lavern.
- Origin
- French
Vern Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,490 baby boys have been named Vern. The name peaked in 1920 with 274 US births that year (rank #360). In 2024, ranked #12205 nationally — 11,845 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Vern
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Vern births are: Michigan (1,042), California (654), Iowa (593).
Other French-Origin Names Like Vern
If you like Vern's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
4-Letter Names Starting with V
Names with Vern's exact length and starting letter: Vach, Vail, Vale, Vali, Vara.
Quick Facts About Vern
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Compare Vern to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Vern against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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