Vernon
How to say it: VER-nun · /ˈvərnən/
From Norman place name Vernon (Normandy), derived from Gaulish 'verno': alder tree. Given name since the 19th century.
Vernon was the 1,203rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 133 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,116 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,203 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 133 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,927 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,116 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Vernon reached its height in the 1920s. Far below that peak today though still in use, it is tipped to tick up.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with a breathy finish, it is voiced VER nun. Clarence shares a similar feel.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vernon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Vernon
- Vernon L. Smith (born 1927)American economist
- Vernon Norwood (born 1992)American sprinter
- Vernon De Marco (born 1992)Slovak-Argentine association football player
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Vernon Dursley is Harry Potter's Muggle uncle in the books and films.
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