Verdis
A gender neutral French name that means "green".
Name Census estimates that about 70 living Americans carry the first name Verdis. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Verdis today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verdis births was 1934 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verdis. 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 Verdis is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Verdis' were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Verdis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
70
~ 1 in 4,896,491 Americans
Peak year
1934
16 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1976 SSA rank
#5,641
Tracked since 1913
Gender
Gender distribution for Verdis
Verdis is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 235 total registrations, 166 (70.6%) were male and 69 (29.4%) were female.
Verdis as a male name
- Ranked #6,471 in 1976
- 5 male births in 1976
- Peak: 1922 (9 births)
Verdis as a female name
- Ranked #5,641 in 1953
- 6 female births in 1953
- Peak: 1925 (7 births)
Popularity
Verdis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Verdis from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Verdis 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 Verdis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Verdis
The name Verdis is believed to have its origins in the ancient Gallic language spoken by Celtic tribes in what is now modern-day France and parts of neighboring regions. It is thought to be derived from the Gaulish word "verdos," meaning "green" or "verdant," likely referring to the lush, vibrant landscapes of the areas where these tribes lived.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the works of the Roman historian Pliny the Elder, who lived in the 1st century AD. In his writings, he makes reference to a Gallic chieftain named Verdis, suggesting that the name was in use among the Celtic populations of Gaul during this time period.
Throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, the name Verdis seems to have maintained a presence, albeit a relatively obscure one, within certain regions of Europe. Historical records from this era reveal a few notable individuals who bore the name, such as Verdis de Montfort, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the late 12th century.
As the centuries progressed, the name Verdis found its way into various literary works and historical accounts, often associated with characters or individuals of noble or distinguished backgrounds. One such example is the fictional character Verdis Beaumont, a protagonist in the 16th-century French novel "The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia" by Sir Philip Sidney.
In more modern times, several notable figures have carried the name Verdis. One such individual was Verdis Robinson, an American jazz musician and composer born in 1935, who made significant contributions to the world of music throughout his career.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Verdis Traylor, an American artist and sculptor born in 1944, whose works are celebrated for their unique blend of folk art and surrealism.
It is worth noting that while the name Verdis may not be among the most common or widely used names today, it has maintained a presence throughout history, often associated with individuals of artistic, literary, or cultural significance.
People
Verdis + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Verdis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verdis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 70 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verdis 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 4,896,491 US residents.
Is Verdis a common name?
We classify Verdis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 235 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Verdis most popular?
The single biggest year for Verdis was 1934, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verdis is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Verdis a male name?
Yes, 70.6% of people registered as Verdis 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.
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.