Vernon: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A flourishing spirit from the alder grove.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1896
- Peak
- #65 in 1919
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Vernon Means
Vernon is a boy name of English origin. A flourishing spirit from the alder grove.
How Popular Vernon Is
Vernon currently ranks #1896 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 1919. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Vernon
- Vernon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #65 in 1919.
- Vernon is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Vernon has been a top 100 name across 174+ years of American history.
- Vernon is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Vernon
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Vernon
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Questions About Vernon
What does Vernon mean?
Vernon is a boy name of English origin. A flourishing spirit from the alder grove.
How popular is Vernon?
Vernon currently ranks #1896 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #65 in 1919. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Vernon come from?
Vernon comes from English roots. Vernon broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #65 in 1919.
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