Vernon
Male name · ↓ Falling
72,530
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Vernon
Vernon is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 72,530 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,354 births |
| 1890s | 2,774 births |
| 1900s | 4,525 births |
| 1910s | 10,766 births |
| 1920s | 14,189 births |
| 1930s | 10,137 births |
| 1940s | 8,363 births |
| 1950s | 8,184 births |
| 1960s | 5,724 births |
| 1970s | 3,073 births |
| 1980s | 2,088 births |
| 1990s | 1,083 births |
| 2000s | 270 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vernon?
Vernon has been given to 72,530 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 1,593 births that year.
Is Vernon a boy or girl name?
Vernon is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Vernon most popular?
Vernon was most popular in 1920, when 1,593 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Vernon?
Vernon first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).