Boy · #3,338 in 2026

Vernus

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

Current Rank

#3,338

Peak Rank

#2,755 (1925)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1945

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#2755

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Vernus

Vernus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 10 Vernuss were born — ranking #2,755 that year. As of 2026, Vernus ranks #3,338 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Vernuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Vernus

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

Vernice
Vernis
Vermis
Venus
Venice
Venous
Verna
Venise
Avernus
Virna
Vorous
Varanus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vernus

What does the name Vernus mean?

Vernus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Vernus in 2026?

In 2026, Vernus ranks #3,338 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Vernus most popular?

Vernus reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,755 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Vernus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Vernus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vernus include Purl, Norfleet, Hodge. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vernus

Vernus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Vernus's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,755. Use the chart and map above to compare Vernus'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.