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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

1,414
French baby names in our dictionary
571
French male names
22
4-letter V-names in our dictionary
120
V-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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