Vertina
Of Latin origin, meaning "turning" or "revolving".
Name Census estimates that about 43 living Americans carry the first name Vertina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vertina today is around 60 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vertina births was 1956 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vertina. 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 Vertina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
43
~ 1 in 7,971,031 Americans
Peak year
1956
7 babies that year
Average age
60
years old
1976 SSA rank
#10,860
Tracked since 1956
Census
Vertina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 100 people with the first name Vertina, which placed it at #53,336 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
#53,336
National first-name rank
People counted
100
100 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
84.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vertina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vertina is Black at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and White (5.0%). 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 Vertina 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 Vertina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.0% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 6
- White5.0% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.0% · 3
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Popularity
Vertina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vertina from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 28 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Vertina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vertina 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 Vertina 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 Vertina
The name Vertina is thought to have originated from the Latin language, with roots tracing back to ancient Roman times. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "vertere," which means "to turn" or "to change." The name may have been used to symbolize transformation, transition, or a pivotal point in one's life.
In ancient Roman culture, names often held symbolic meanings and were carefully chosen to reflect desired qualities or characteristics. While the exact origin of the name Vertina remains uncertain, it is speculated that it may have been given to individuals who underwent significant changes or transitions, either physically or metaphorically.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vertina can be traced back to the 1st century AD, where it appears in various Roman inscriptions and historical records. However, its usage was likely more widespread in earlier times, as many ancient names have been lost or altered over the centuries.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Vertina was a Roman noblewoman who lived during the 2nd century AD. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the arts and literature. Unfortunately, detailed records of her life and accomplishments have been lost to time.
In the 5th century AD, there was a Saint Vertina, a Christian martyr who was persecuted for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. She is revered in some Christian traditions for her unwavering devotion and sacrifice.
During the Renaissance period, a celebrated Italian artist known as Vertina da Firenze (Vertina of Florence) gained recognition for her intricate frescoes and paintings adorning various churches and palaces in Florence. She lived from approximately 1420 to 1488 and was highly regarded for her mastery of color and composition.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Vertina was a 17th-century Spanish explorer and adventurer, Vertina de la Vega. She accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and was known for her bravery and resourcefulness in the face of adversity. Her detailed accounts of her travels provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes she encountered.
In the 19th century, there was a French author and poet named Vertina Beaumont, who gained acclaim for her romantic literary works. She was born in 1825 and her poetry often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her works were widely read and celebrated during her lifetime and beyond.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Vertina, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Vertina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vertina 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
Vertina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vertina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 43 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vertina 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 Vertina a common name?
We classify Vertina 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, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vertina most popular?
The single biggest year for Vertina was 1956, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vertina is about 60 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Vertina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 100 people with the name Vertina, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #53,336 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 Vertina 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 Vertina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Vertina leans strongly female. 103 people counted with this name were female (96.3%), compared with 4 male bearers (3.7%). 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 Vertina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vertina is Black at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.0%) and White (5.0%). 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 Vertina most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Vertina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (84 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 Vertina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vertina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vertina 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 Vertina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vertina 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 Vertina 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 common is the name Vertina?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Vertina on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.