Vernon

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A few things about Vernon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

⭐ Famous Vernon

Vernon Duke

American composer (1903-1969)

Choose Vernon and your child shares a first name with Vernon Duke, an American composer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Vernon, like who?” Vernon Duke's Wikipedia article is available in 21 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.

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• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 12,837 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vernon, 133 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vernon would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistoryVernon has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Vernons, and counting.
• 🏆Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #65. Today it's #1,382, so it could be due a comeback.
• 🚀TrendVernon has climbed 467 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,382. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
• 📍Where it's lovedVernon is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #552, followed by Wisconsin (#570) and Michigan (#715). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
• 💬MeaningIn French, Vernon means “alder grove”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.

About the name Vernon

Vernon is a boy name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “alder grove”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-non”. US birth records list Vernon for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #65 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,382, with 133 babies.

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