Verna
Verna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Verna
Root meaning: “spring-like”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Coined in the 19th century, from Latin vernus (“spring-like”) or as a feminine of Vernon.
How popular is Verna?
Since 1880, 69,113 girls and 525 boys in the U.S. have been named Verna (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #117 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #924 in 1902. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Verna FAQ
What does the name Verna mean?
Verna traces back to a root meaning "spring-like". A female given name from Latin. Coined in the 19th century, from Latin vernus (“spring-like”) or as a feminine of Vernon.
What is the origin of the name Verna?
Verna is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Verna?
Since 1880, 69,113 girls and 525 boys in the U.S. have been named Verna (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #117 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #924 in 1902. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Verna a boy or girl name?
Verna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 69,113 girls and 525 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.