Vernon
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: A Place Name; Alder Tree
Background: The name Vernon originates from the Old French place name 'Vernon,' which is derived from the Latin word 'vernum,' meaning 'alder tree.' This name is linked to geographical locations in France, where the alder tree is commonly found.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#232
Total births
148,252
Most popular decade
1920s
(89,832 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-168 ranks)
Years in Top 100
32
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.7% male
1.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 56
- First year rank
- #213
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 3,144
- Peak rank
- #65
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 112
- Recent rank
- #1,553
Female
- First year
- 1881
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #830
- Peak year
- 1922
- Peak year births
- 64
- Peak rank
- #917
- Most recent year
- 1987
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #9,825
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).