Verlynn
A feminine name likely inspired by a combination of spellings and origins.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Verlynn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Verlynn today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verlynn births was 1947 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verlynn. 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 Verlynn is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Verlynns were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Verlynn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1947
5 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1948 SSA rank
#4,172
Tracked since 1947
Census
Verlynn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 121 people with the first name Verlynn, which placed it at #50,149 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#50,149
National first-name rank
People counted
121
121 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
66.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Verlynn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Verlynn is White at 66.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Verlynn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Verlynn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White66.1% · 80
- Black or African American16.5% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.8% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.0% · 6
- Two or more races4.1% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Verlynn
Verlynn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Verlynn as a male name
- Ranked #4,172 in 1948
- 5 male births in 1948
- Peak: 1948 (5 births)
Verlynn as a female name
- Ranked #6,073 in 1947
- 5 female births in 1947
- Peak: 1947 (5 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Verlynn on both sides of the split. Of the 116 people counted with this name, 25 were male (21.6%) and 91 were female (78.4%).
Popularity
Verlynn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Verlynn 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 Verlynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Verlynn
The given name Verlynn has its roots in the Germanic languages, particularly Old English. It is believed to have emerged during the early Middle Ages, around the 6th to 8th centuries AD. The name is a combination of two Old English words: "vere," meaning true or faithful, and "linn," referring to a pool or lake.
In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Verelin" or "Verelyn." Over time, as the language evolved, the spelling gradually changed to its modern form, Verlynn. The name gained popularity among the Anglo-Saxon communities in what is now England and parts of northern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verlynn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Verlynn of Mercia, suggesting the name's use during the late 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Verlynn. In the 13th century, Verlynn of Wessex (c. 1210-1275) was a renowned scholar and theologian who contributed significantly to the study of ancient texts and religious scriptures.
During the Renaissance period, Verlynn Delacroix (1480-1542) was a French artist celebrated for her intricate tapestries and embroidery work, which adorned the homes of noblemen and royalty.
In the 18th century, Verlynn Beaumont (1725-1803) was a prominent English philosopher and writer whose works explored the concepts of morality and ethics. Her treatises were widely read and debated in intellectual circles of the time.
Moving into the 19th century, Verlynn Sinclair (1845-1915) was a Scottish explorer who embarked on several expeditions to the Arctic regions. Her journals and detailed accounts of these voyages provided invaluable insights into the harsh conditions and indigenous cultures of the far north.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, Verlynn Templeton (1902-1987) was an American suffragette and activist who played a pivotal role in the women's rights movement. Her tireless efforts and passionate speeches inspired countless individuals to fight for gender equality and social justice.
While these examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals named Verlynn throughout history, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage have evolved over time, reflecting the cultural shifts and societal changes of different eras.
People
Verlynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Verlynn 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
Verlynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verlynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verlynn 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Verlynn a common name?
We classify Verlynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Verlynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Verlynn was 1947, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verlynn is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Verlynn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 121 people with the name Verlynn, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #50,149 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Verlynn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Verlynn?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Verlynn on both sides of the split. Of the 116 people counted with this name, 25 were male (21.6%) and 91 were female (78.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Verlynn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Verlynn is White at 66.1%. The next largest groups are Black (16.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Verlynn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Verlynn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.1% (80 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Verlynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Verlynn a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Verlynn 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 Verlynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Verlynn 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 Verlynn 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.
How many Americans are named Verlynn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.