Vernida
An invented feminine name possibly related to the French word "verni" meaning "varnished" or "polished".
Name Census estimates that about 43 living Americans carry the first name Vernida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vernida today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vernida births was 1963 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vernida. 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 Vernida is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vernidas were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vernida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
43
~ 1 in 7,971,031 Americans
Peak year
1963
9 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1966 SSA rank
#5,257
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Vernida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vernida from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 33 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Vernida remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vernida 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 Vernida 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 Vernida
The given name Vernida has its origins in the ancient Celtic language and culture. It is believed to have originated in the region of modern-day Ireland and Scotland around the 5th century CE. The name is derived from the Celtic words "vern" meaning "alder tree" and "ida" meaning "work" or "labor".
In ancient Celtic folklore, the alder tree was revered for its strength and resilience, and was often associated with qualities like endurance and perseverance. As such, the name Vernida was likely bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as hardworking and determined.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vernida can be traced back to an ancient Irish manuscript known as the "Book of Leinster", which dates back to the 12th century CE. In this text, the name is mentioned in reference to a female figure who was celebrated for her skill in weaving and textile arts.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Vernida. One of the earliest was Vernida of Kildare, a 6th century Irish abbess and saint who founded a renowned monastery and was renowned for her piety and devotion to religious life.
Another prominent figure was Vernida MacKenzie, a Scottish warrior and clan chieftain who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her fearlessness in battle and her unwavering loyalty to her clan.
In the realm of literature, Vernida Wordsworth was a 19th century English poet and the sister of the renowned Romantic poet William Wordsworth. Her works, though lesser known than her brother's, were celebrated for their vivid descriptions of nature and the simple pleasures of rural life.
Vernida Curie, born in 1867, was a pioneering French physicist and the daughter of the famous scientists Marie and Pierre Curie. She made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity and was a passionate advocate for women in science.
Finally, Vernida Kahlo was a Mexican artist and feminist icon who lived from 1907 to 1954. Her vibrant and deeply personal paintings, which often explored themes of identity, pain, and resilience, have inspired generations of artists and activists around the world.
People
Vernida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vernida 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
Vernida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vernida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 43 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vernida 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 7,971,031 US residents.
Is Vernida a common name?
We classify Vernida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 72 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vernida most popular?
The single biggest year for Vernida was 1963, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vernida is about 69 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 Vernida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vernida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vernida 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 Vernida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vernida 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 Vernida 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 people have Vernida as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Vernida, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.