Unisex · #3,652 in 2026

Veryl

Current Rank
#3,652
Peak Rank
#1,380 (1924)
Total Babies
686
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,143 (374 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,380 (686 total)
👦As Boy Name
1912
First Year
1961
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#1380
Peak Rank
686
Total Count
49
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1904
First Year
1947
Last Year
1912
Peak Year
#1143
Peak Rank
374
Total Count
34
Years Active

The Story of Veryl

As a girl name

Veryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1904, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1912, when 21 Veryls were born — ranking #1,143 that year. As of 2026, Veryl ranks #3,706 for girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 374 Veryls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Veryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 29 Veryls were born — ranking #1,380 that year. As of 2026, Veryl ranks #3,652 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 686 Veryls 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 Veryl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Veryl 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 Veryl

What does the name Veryl mean?
Veryl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Veryl in 2026?
In 2026, Veryl ranks #3,652 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Veryl most popular?
Veryl reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #1,380 that year with 29 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Veryl most popular?
Veryl has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Veryl.
Is Veryl a unisex name?
Yes — Veryl is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Veryls assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Veryl?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Veryl include Sinclair, Loyce, Namon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Veryl

Veryl is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 686 births in the dataset. Veryl's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #1,380. Use the chart and map above to compare Veryl'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.