Verna

Verna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 27 girls in the United States.

Verna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Verna

Verna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Verna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #117 in 1906, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 69,061 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Verna in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#117 in 1906
Peak year
1918
Babies named Verna in 2024
27
Total since 1880
69,061

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Verna mean?

The meaning of Verna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Verna a boy or girl name?

Verna is a girl name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Verna?

Verna comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Verna?

Verna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #117 in 1906, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].