Verald
Obscure name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Verald. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Verald today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verald births was 1922 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verald. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Verald. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#3,848
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Verald: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Verald by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Verald during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Verald
The name Verald is believed to have originated from the Germanic languages, likely during the Middle Ages. It is composed of the elements "ver" meaning "true" or "honest," and "ald" meaning "old" or "venerable."
The name's roots can be traced back to the Old High German name "Weriwald" or the Old Saxon name "Werald," both of which have similar meanings related to being truthful and venerable. These names were popular among the Germanic tribes that migrated across Europe during the Migration Period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verald can be found in the Frankish chronicles from the 7th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a nobleman who served under the Merovingian king Clovis II.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Verald of Hirschau (c. 1020 - 1085) gained recognition for his contributions to monastic reforms in the Holy Roman Empire. He was known for his piety and strict adherence to the Benedictine Rule.
Another notable figure with this name was Verald of Saxony (c. 1125 - 1190), a German nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade under the leadership of Frederick Barbarossa. He is recorded in several chronicles of the time for his bravery and military exploits during the crusade.
In the 13th century, a Dominican friar named Verald of Verona (c. 1220 - 1285) gained prominence as a renowned preacher and theologian. He is known for his sermons and writings on various aspects of Christian theology and doctrine.
During the Renaissance period, Verald Gatti (c. 1480 - 1546) was an Italian painter and architect who worked in the Mannerist style. He is best known for his frescoes in various churches and palaces in and around Florence, Italy.
While the name Verald has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its historical roots and significance in various cultures and time periods demonstrate its rich heritage and meaning.
People
Verald + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Verald as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Verald: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verald?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verald going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Verald a common name?
We classify Verald as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Verald most popular?
The single biggest year for Verald was 1922, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verald is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Verald in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Verald a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Verald in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Verald still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Verald in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Verald can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Verald?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.