Unisex · #4,375 in 2026

Vernis

Current Rank
#4,375
Peak Rank
#2,055 (1951)
Total Babies
293
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,366 (187 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,055 (293 total)
👦As Boy Name
1915
First Year
1971
Last Year
1951
Peak Year
#2055
Peak Rank
293
Total Count
36
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1913
First Year
1951
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2366
Peak Rank
187
Total Count
23
Years Active

The Story of Vernis

As a girl name

Vernis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 15 Verniss were born — ranking #2,366 that year. As of 2026, Vernis ranks #4,833 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 187 Verniss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Vernis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1915, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 14 Verniss were born — ranking #2,055 that year. As of 2026, Vernis ranks #4,375 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 293 Verniss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Vernis

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vernis

What does the name Vernis mean?
Vernis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Vernis in 2026?
In 2026, Vernis ranks #4,375 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Vernis most popular?
Vernis reached its peak popularity in 1951, ranking #2,055 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Vernis most popular?
Vernis has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Vernis.
Is Vernis a unisex name?
Yes — Vernis is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 39% of Verniss assigned female and 61% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Vernis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vernis include Cherokee, Deklin, Torris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vernis

Vernis is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 293 births in the dataset. Vernis's peak popularity came in 1951 when it ranked #2,055. Use the chart and map above to compare Vernis'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.