Vernon
Pronunciation: [ v-ERN-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vernon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 425 babies have been named Vernon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vernon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,975 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,975
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Vernon
Vernon is a girl name .
Is Vernon a boy or girl name? Vernon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,975 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,557. Vernon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Vernon is currently ranked #38,975 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vernon include Ver, Vern, Verny, Vernie, Vey, Veie, and Verkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Vernon include Verna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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