Verron
A masculine name of French origin meaning "alder tree place".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Verron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Verron today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verron births was 1973 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verron. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Verron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1973
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,489
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Verron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Verron from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Verron remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Verron 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 Verron 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 Verron
The name Verron is believed to have its origins in ancient Germanic languages, dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic root "werą," meaning "true" or "faithful." This root eventually evolved into words like "wair" in Old High German and "wær" in Old English, both carrying similar meanings of truth and reliability.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verron can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing fragments of the Gothic Bible translation by Wulfila. In this text, the name appears as "Wairuns," likely referring to a person of honesty and integrity.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Verron gained popularity across various Germanic regions, particularly in areas that are now parts of Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. During this time, it was often associated with individuals who were considered trustworthy and reliable members of their communities.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Verron von Aachen was a renowned architect and stonemason from the city of Aachen, now located in modern-day Germany. He is credited with overseeing the construction of several important buildings, including the Aachen Cathedral, which was completed in 1030.
Another historical figure bearing the name Verron was Verron de Montfort, a French nobleman and military commander who lived during the 13th century. He played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France, and his actions were documented in various chronicles of the time.
In the 15th century, a Dutch scholar and humanist named Verron Erasmus (1466-1536) gained widespread recognition for his contributions to the Renaissance. He was a prolific writer and a prominent figure in the intellectual and religious circles of his era, known for his critiques of the Catholic Church and his advocacy for educational reforms.
Another notable individual with the name Verron was Verron von Humboldt (1769-1859), a Prussian polymath, geographer, and explorer. He made significant contributions to the fields of natural sciences, anthropology, and linguistics, and his extensive travels and observations led to the publication of several influential works.
It is important to note that while the name Verron has a rich historical background, its usage has become less common in modern times, particularly in English-speaking regions. However, it continues to be used in certain parts of Europe, particularly in Germanic-influenced areas, where it maintains its connection to the concepts of truthfulness and reliability.
People
Verron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Verron 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
Verron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verron 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Verron a common name?
We classify Verron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Verron most popular?
The single biggest year for Verron was 1973, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verron is about 43 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 Verron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Verron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Verron 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.
Is Verron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Verron 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 Verron 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 are named Verron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.