Versa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Versa originates from Latin, meaning 'to turn' or 'to change', indicating adaptability. The name evolved from its Latin roots to modern usage. It carries traits of versatility and creativity, with no biblical relevance.

The name Versa is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. 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, Versa has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Versa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3173rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6690th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Versa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Versa"

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Pronunciation

/ˈvɜːrsə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Versa is derived from the Latin word 'versare', which means 'to turn' or 'to change'. This connection suggests adaptability and flexibility.

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Meaning

turn, change, adaptability

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Language Evolution

Versa (Latin), Versa (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Versa has not been widely used historically but has gained attention in modern times due to its unique sound and meaning.

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Variants & Derivatives

Vers, Versie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Versa is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and versatility.

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Famous People

Versa Williams (fictional character), Versa Marquez (fictional character)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Versa"

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 "Versa"

"Versa" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1714th of 9107 406
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3173rd of 9204 148
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6690th of 12526 57

Regional Popularity of "Versa" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Versa" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 65.51%
1550th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 95.75%
2253rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Versa"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Versa" 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.