Vernada
Feminine name derived from the French word "vernale", meaning related to spring.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Vernada. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vernada today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vernada births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vernada. 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 Vernada is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vernadas were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vernada. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1954 SSA rank
#6,583
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Vernada: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vernada from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vernada 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 Vernada 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 Vernada
The given name Vernada originated in the Slavic cultures of Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Church Slavonic language, where the word "verna" meant faithful or loyal. The name likely evolved from this word, with the suffix "da" added to create a feminine form.
In its early days, Vernada was primarily used among the Slavic populations of present-day Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland. It was a popular choice for parents who wished to instill the virtues of faithfulness and loyalty in their daughters.
While there are no specific historical references to the name Vernada in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use as early as the 9th or 10th century AD, during the height of the Kievan Rus' civilization.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vernada can be found in a 12th-century Russian chronicle, where it is mentioned as the name of a noblewoman from the city of Novgorod. Unfortunately, little is known about her life or legacy.
Throughout the centuries, several notable women have borne the name Vernada. In the 16th century, Vernada Ivanovna (c. 1530-1590) was a famous Russian herbalist and healer, renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies.
In the 18th century, Vernada Mikhailovna Golitsyna (1708-1782) was a prominent Russian aristocrat and lady-in-waiting to Empress Elizabeth Petrovna. She was known for her influential role in courtly affairs and her patronage of the arts.
During the 19th century, Vernada Fyodorovna Panina (1821-1901) was a celebrated Russian author and playwright, whose works often explored the themes of love, family, and social issues.
In the early 20th century, Vernada Sergeevna Mukhina (1889-1953) was a renowned Russian sculptor, best known for her iconic statue "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" unveiled at the 1937 World's Fair in Paris.
More recently, Vernada Vladimirovna Kazakova (1934-2008) was a respected Soviet and Russian actress, whose career spanned over six decades on stage and screen.
While the name Vernada has since declined in popularity, it remains a unique and intriguing choice, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a timeless meaning of faithfulness and loyalty.
People
Vernada + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vernada as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vernada: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vernada?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vernada 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Vernada a common name?
We classify Vernada as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% 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 Vernada most popular?
The single biggest year for Vernada was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vernada is about 84 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 Vernada in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vernada a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vernada 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 Vernada still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vernada 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 Vernada 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 Americans are named Vernada?
Want to know how many Americans are named Vernada? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.