Verlean
A feminine name derived from an Old French form of Valerian, meaning "strength, vigor".
Name Census estimates that about 169 living Americans carry the first name Verlean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Verlean today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verlean births was 1955 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verlean. 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 Verlean is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Verleans were born before 1961.
People living today
169
~ 1 in 2,028,132 Americans
Peak year
1955
20 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1965 SSA rank
#5,269
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Verlean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Verlean from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 127 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Verlean 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 Verlean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Verleans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Verlean, while Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Verlean
The name Verlean has its origins in the Old French language, derived from the combination of the words "ver," meaning "true," and "lean," meaning "loyal." This name dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 11th to 13th centuries, and was primarily used in regions of modern-day France and parts of England during the Norman conquest.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verlean can be found in a medieval French poem from the 12th century, where it was used to describe a knight's unwavering loyalty to his lord. The name also appeared in several ancient French texts and chronicles, often associated with themes of honor, bravery, and steadfastness.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Verlean de Montfort was a prominent military commander during the Albigensian Crusade, known for his fierce loyalty to the Catholic Church and his role in the capture of the city of Béziers in 1209.
During the Renaissance period, Verlean Beauchamp (1480-1543) was a renowned French scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of ethics and moral philosophy. His treatise, "De Veritate et Fidelitate" (On Truth and Loyalty), explored the virtues associated with the name Verlean.
In the 17th century, Verlean Duval (1619-1683) was a celebrated French painter known for her portraiture work and her patronage from the French royal court. Her paintings often depicted scenes of loyalty and devotion, reflecting the meaning behind her name.
Moving into the 18th century, Verlean Rousseau (1712-1778) was a prominent French writer and philosopher who advocated for individual freedom and the pursuit of truth. While not directly related to the name's etymology, Rousseau's works championed values of authenticity and integrity.
These historical references and notable individuals demonstrate the enduring significance of the name Verlean throughout various eras and its association with qualities such as loyalty, truthfulness, and steadfastness.
People
Verlean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Verlean 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
Verlean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verlean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 169 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verlean 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 2,028,132 US residents.
Is Verlean a common name?
We classify Verlean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 453 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Verlean most popular?
The single biggest year for Verlean was 1955, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verlean is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Verlean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Verlean 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.
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.