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Vernon

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Vernon was most popular in 1920, when 3,199 American babies were given the name — ranking #152 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,916, with 133 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 148,389 people named Vernon.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#152
Births that year3,199
Total since 1880148,389

Vernon over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Vernon’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Norman · from a place name, "place of alders"

Names that peaked alongside Vernon

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org