Vernadine
A feminine name of French origin meaning "of spring" or "verdant".
Name Census estimates that about 100 living Americans carry the first name Vernadine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vernadine today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vernadine births was 1958 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vernadine. 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 Vernadine is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vernadines were born before 1965.
People living today
100
~ 1 in 3,427,543 Americans
Peak year
1958
16 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1967 SSA rank
#7,814
Tracked since 1916
Census
Vernadine in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 149 people with the first name Vernadine, which placed it at #45,514 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
#45,514
National first-name rank
People counted
149
149 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
63.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vernadine
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vernadine is Black at 63.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.2%) and Hispanic (4.7%). 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 Vernadine 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 Vernadine at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American63.1% · 94
- White26.2% · 39
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 4
- Two or more races2.0% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 2
Popularity
Vernadine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vernadine from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 68 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Vernadine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vernadine 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 Vernadine 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 Vernadine
The given name Vernadine is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, specifically derived from the word "vernalis," which means "of the spring" or "vernal." This connection to the season of spring hints at a possible association with rebirth, renewal, and the vibrant beauty of nature's awakening.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Vernadine can be traced back to the 18th century, although its exact origins remain somewhat uncertain. It is speculated that the name may have been coined during this period as a feminine variation of the more common masculine name Vernon, which also has Latin roots.
While there are no known direct references to the name Vernadine in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Latin derivation suggests a potential link to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Rome and the broader Mediterranean region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vernadine. One such figure was Vernadine Heley (1896-1986), an American author and journalist known for her work in the field of literature and her contributions to newspapers and magazines during the early 20th century.
Another prominent Vernadine was Vernadine Barker (1905-1996), an American businesswoman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the Los Angeles area, particularly in the realms of education and healthcare.
In the realm of music, Vernadine White (1927-2017) was an American gospel singer and songwriter who made notable contributions to the genre, leaving a lasting impact on the contemporary Christian music scene.
Vernadine Varnette (1921-2002), an American actress, graced both the stage and screen with her talents, appearing in numerous theatre productions and television shows throughout her career.
Lastly, Vernadine Hale (1928-2018) was an American model and actress who gained recognition for her work in television and film during the mid-20th century, including appearances in popular series such as "The Untouchables" and "The Beverly Hillbillies."
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Vernadine throughout history, each leaving their unique mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
People
Vernadine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vernadine 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
Vernadine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vernadine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 100 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vernadine 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 3,427,543 US residents.
Is Vernadine a common name?
We classify Vernadine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vernadine most popular?
The single biggest year for Vernadine was 1958, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vernadine is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Vernadine in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 149 people with the name Vernadine, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #45,514 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 Vernadine 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 Vernadine?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Vernadine appears almost entirely female. Of the 149 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. 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 Vernadine?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Vernadine is Black at 63.1%. The next largest groups are White (26.2%) and Hispanic (4.7%). 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 Vernadine most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Vernadine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.1% (94 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 Vernadine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vernadine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vernadine 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 Vernadine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vernadine 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 Vernadine 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 many Americans are named Vernadine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.