Vernon Name Popularity and Statistics
Vernon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Vernon?
Vernon is spelled V-E-R-N-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Vernon Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,382
Recorded Births133
- Boys usage rose 174 places to #1,382 and recorded 21 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Vernon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 133 | #1,382 |
| 2024 | Boys | 112 | #1,556 |
| 2023 | Boys | 107 | #1,623 |
| 2022 | Boys | 118 | #1,523 |
| 2021 | Boys | 125 | #1,442 |
| 2020 | Boys | 80 | #1,849 |
| 2019 | Boys | 115 | #1,485 |
| 2018 | Boys | 103 | #1,593 |
| 2017 | Boys | 115 | #1,467 |
| 2016 | Boys | 111 | #1,520 |
| 2015 | Boys | 106 | #1,538 |
| 2014 | Boys | 123 | #1,385 |
| 2013 | Boys | 113 | #1,459 |
| 2012 | Boys | 118 | #1,407 |
| 2011 | Boys | 118 | #1,404 |
| 2010 | Boys | 138 | #1,263 |
| 2009 | Boys | 115 | #1,453 |
| 2008 | Boys | 137 | #1,271 |
| 2007 | Boys | 151 | #1,171 |
| 2006 | Boys | 146 | #1,154 |
| 2005 | Boys | 136 | #1,170 |
| 2004 | Boys | 147 | #1,080 |
| 2003 | Boys | 174 | #942 |
| 2002 | Boys | 176 | #913 |
When Was Vernon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
3,144 recorded births
National rank #65
1921 · Boys
3,069 recorded births
National rank #68
1924 · Boys
3,008 recorded births
National rank #68
1922 · Boys
3,003 recorded births
National rank #68
Where Vernon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #552 | 9 |
| WI | #570 | 8 |
| MI | #715 | 10 |
| CO | #756 | 6 |
| VA | #875 | 7 |
| OH | #940 | 8 |
| NY | #1,055 | 11 |
| NC | #1,277 | 5 |