Vernell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Vernell originates from the Latin word 'vernalis', meaning 'spring'. The name evolved through various forms in Latin and Old French before becoming more widely used in Modern English. It carries connotations of warmth and renewal, reflecting its meaning. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name. Vernell gained popularity in the 20th century and is perceived as unique and vintage today.

The name Vernell is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vernell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vernell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1532nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1104th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1028th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1419th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2338th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5711th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12651st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 736th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 571st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 957th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2561st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9460th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 29526th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Vernell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vernell"

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Pronunciation

/vərˈnɛl/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Vernell is derived from the Latin word 'vernalis', which means 'of spring' or 'spring-like'.

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Meaning

spring

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Language Evolution

Vernalis (Latin), Vernell (Old French), Vernell (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Vernell gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Variants & Derivatives

Vern, Vernie, Vernella

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Vernell is seen as a unique and vintage name, often associated with warmth and nature.

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Famous People

Vernell V. R. E. H. D. H. B. H. M. L. S. D. A. A. T. A. D. M. T. A. D. G. Z. R. T. R. W. H. E. J. C. J. D. H. H. M. P. S. C. P. D. B. C. R. W. A. A. J. L. P. H. H. A. W. P. M. M. P. V. D. D. J. C. C. E. V. E. D. H. A. V. L. H. V. O. E. S. A. L. H. C. H. R. J. C. J. T. M. T. A. D. D. D. J. F. A. V. T. C. C.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vernell"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Vernell"

"Vernell" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1532nd of 7545 374
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1104th of 6773 675
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1028th of 7552 1,003
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1419th of 10718 591
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2338th of 16616 441
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 5711th of 24088 216
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 12651st of 23106 44
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 736th of 9107 1,716
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 571st of 9204 2,680
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 957th of 12526 2,132
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2561st of 19264 475
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 9460th of 27321 105
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 29526th of 35406 11

Regional Popularity of "Vernell" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
63.63%
901st/1416
- 64.75%
1532nd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
73.67%
1139th/1546
- 36.51%
859th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
40.28%
897th/2227
67.94%
1651st/2430
29.76%
849th/2853
41.41%
1149th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
35.51%
1043rd/2937
60.24%
2098th/3483
39.71%
1397th/3518
39.59%
1601st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
44.75%
1649th/3685
- 48.98%
2544th/5194
42.54%
2687th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
63.31%
2901st/4582
- - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Vernell" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
62.64%
887th/1416
100.00%
1379th/1379
19.99%
473rd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
70.25%
1086th/1546
100.00%
1556th/1556
15.94%
375th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
76.74%
1709th/2227
41.48%
1008th/2430
21.66%
618th/2853
88.07%
2444th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
95.27%
2798th/2937
58.05%
2022nd/3483
70.01%
2463rd/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
4475th/4475
- -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Vernell"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Vernell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.