Verbie
A feminine name derived from the Latin "verbum" meaning "word".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Verbie. It is a predominantly female name (97.3% of registrations). The average person named Verbie today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verbie births was 1919 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verbie. 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
- • The typical person named Verbie is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Verbies were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Verbie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1919
20 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1936 SSA rank
#4,021
Tracked since 1902
Gender
Gender distribution for Verbie
Verbie leans heavily female at 97.3% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Verbie as a male name
- Ranked #4,021 in 1936
- 5 male births in 1936
- Peak: 1936 (5 births)
Verbie as a female name
- Ranked #4,319 in 1938
- 6 female births in 1938
- Peak: 1919 (20 births)
Popularity
Verbie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Verbie from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Verbie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Verbie 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 Verbie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Verbies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Verbie
The given name Verbie has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, believed to have emerged sometime around the 5th century CE. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "werbją," which translates to "to turn" or "to twist." This root word likely referred to the act of weaving or spinning fibers, suggesting that Verbie may have been a name associated with textile workers or artisans.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verbie can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing fragments of the Gothic Bible translation by Wulfila. In this text, the name appears as "Werbja," referring to a minor character mentioned in the Book of Acts.
During the Middle Ages, variations of the name, such as "Werbius" and "Verbinius," were documented in various Germanic regions, including present-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. These names were sometimes associated with skilled weavers or those involved in the textile trade.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Verbie of Minden is mentioned in historical records as a skilled tapestry weaver who worked for the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. His intricate tapestries were highly prized and adorned many noble residences throughout the empire.
Another notable bearer of the name was Verbie Gottschalk, a 13th-century German monk and scholar known for his writings on philosophy and theology. Born in 1210 in Saxony, Gottschalk's works influenced the intellectual discourse of his time and were widely studied in monastic circles.
In the 16th century, a Dutch artist named Verbie van Haarlem gained recognition for his realistic portraiture and still-life paintings. Born in 1533, van Haarlem's works were sought after by wealthy patrons and can be found in various art collections across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, the name Verbie also appeared in Italian and French records, often spelled as "Verbio" or "Verbie." One such example is Verbio Cavalcanti, an Italian nobleman and poet who lived in Florence during the late 15th century. His poetic works were celebrated among the literary circles of his time.
While the name Verbie has become less common in modern times, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of European naming traditions, carrying echoes of ancient craftsmanship and cultural heritage.
People
Verbie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Verbie 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
Verbie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verbie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verbie 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 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Verbie a common name?
We classify Verbie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 188 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Verbie most popular?
The single biggest year for Verbie was 1919, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verbie is about 89 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 Verbie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Verbie a female name?
Yes, 97.3% of people registered as Verbie in the SSA data are female. 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 Verbie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Verbie 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 Verbie 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 common is the name Verbie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Verbie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.