Vern
Vern: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Vern
- A diminutive of the male given name Vernon.
How popular is Vern?
Since 1880, 485 girls and 11,497 boys in the U.S. have been named Vern (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1200 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #273 in 1895. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Vern FAQ
What does the name Vern mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Vernon.
How popular is the name Vern?
Since 1880, 485 girls and 11,497 boys in the U.S. have been named Vern (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1200 in 1891. Its highest rank for boys was #273 in 1895. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Vern a boy or girl name?
Vern is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 485 girls and 11,497 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.