Boy · #3,329 in 2026

Varney

Name: Popularity of the name Varney in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Varney, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,329

Peak Rank

#3,517 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1950

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#3517

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Varney

Varney first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 7 Varneys were born — ranking #3,517 that year. As of 2026, Varney ranks #3,329 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Varneys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Varney

Phonetically similar names — useful when Varney is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Varni
Varna
Vani
Vari
Vonnie
Varner
Varn
Varma
Verney
Verno
Verny
Vernie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Varney

What does the name Varney mean?

Varney is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Varney in 2026?

In 2026, Varney ranks #3,329 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Varney most popular?

Varney reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #3,517 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Varney a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Varney is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Varney?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Varney include Idell, Lossie, Benney. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Varney

Varney is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Varney's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #3,517. Use the chart and map above to compare Varney's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.