Boy
Vernon
alder tree grove
About Vernon
Vernon carries a vintage charm that's experiencing renewed appreciation among parents seeking names with character and history. This name exudes a certain gentlemanly quality, evoking images of sophistication and old-world courtesy. Vernon has the advantage of being immediately recognizable without being currently popular, offering familiarity without commonness. The name's structure provides a satisfying rhythm—two syllables that flow naturally together. Parents drawn to Vernon often appreciate its classic, enduring nature and its resistance to fleeting trends. The name suggests stability, reliability, and substance—qualities that serve well throughout life. Vernon works across generations, feeling appropriate for a young child while carrying the gravitas needed for adult professional contexts. The name also offers nickname possibilities for those wanting flexibility. Vernon's traditional roots don't make it stuffy or outdated; rather, they provide a solid foundation. This is a name for parents who value timelessness over trendiness and substance over flash.
Popularity of the Name Vernon
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #214 | |||
| 1881 | #202 | |||
| 1882 | #227 | |||
| 1883 | #235 | |||
| 1884 | #243 | |||
| 1885 | #186 | |||
| 1886 | #188 | |||
| 1887 | #159 | |||
| 1888 | #193 | |||
| 1889 | #184 | |||
| 1890 | #171 | |||
| 1891 | #142 | |||
| 1892 | #149 | |||
| 1893 | #136 | |||
| 1894 | #120 | |||
| 1895 | #129 | |||
| 1896 | #132 | |||
| 1897 | #114 | |||
| 1898 | #130 | |||
| 1899 | #123 | |||
| 1900 | #133 | #95 | ||
| 1901 | #132 | |||
| 1902 | #111 | #96 | ||
| 1903 | #109 | #123 | ||
| 1904 | #118 | #126 | ||
| 1905 | #104 | #128 | ||
| 1906 | #97 | |||
| 1907 | #109 | #93 | ||
| 1908 | #93 | #86 | ||
| 1909 | #97 | #140 | ||
| 1910 | #94 | #95 | ||
| 1911 | #96 | #122 | ||
| 1912 | #90 | #95 | ||
| 1913 | #83 | #109 | ||
| 1914 | #83 | #88 | ||
| 1915 | #80 | #94 | ||
| 1916 | #75 | #86 | ||
| 1917 | #71 | #104 | ||
| 1918 | #66 | #106 | ||
| 1919 | #65 | #111 | ||
| 1920 | #65 | #104 | ||
| 1921 | #68 | #104 | ||
| 1922 | #68 | #72 | ||
| 1923 | #67 | #87 | ||
| 1924 | #68 | #103 | ||
| 1925 | #67 | #107 | ||
| 1926 | #66 | #90 | ||
| 1927 | #71 | #123 | ||
| 1928 | #70 | #102 | ||
| 1929 | #71 | #91 | ||
| 1930 | #72 | #105 | ||
| 1931 | #74 | #152 | ||
| 1932 | #78 | #112 | ||
| 1933 | #83 | #127 | ||
| 1934 | #89 | #127 | ||
| 1935 | #94 | |||
| 1936 | #93 | |||
| 1937 | #96 | #139 | ||
| 1938 | #103 | #114 | ||
| 1939 | #100 | #172 | ||
| 1940 | #105 | #138 | ||
| 1941 | #108 | #163 | ||
| 1942 | #114 | #129 | ||
| 1943 | #117 | #136 | ||
| 1944 | #119 | #141 | ||
| 1945 | #118 | #148 | ||
| 1946 | #130 | #188 | ||
| 1947 | #134 | #151 | ||
| 1948 | #136 | #164 | ||
| 1949 | #141 | #159 | ||
| 1950 | #134 | #176 | ||
| 1951 | #131 | #160 | ||
| 1952 | #137 | #144 | ||
| 1953 | #141 | #162 | ||
| 1954 | #144 | #159 | ||
| 1955 | #146 | #178 | ||
| 1956 | #151 | |||
| 1957 | #161 | #173 | ||
| 1958 | #164 | #208 | ||
| 1959 | #172 | #158 | ||
| 1960 | #173 | #234 | ||
| 1961 | #175 | #203 | ||
| 1962 | #182 | #162 | ||
| 1963 | #190 | #202 | ||
| 1964 | #174 | #187 | ||
| 1965 | #188 | #207 | ||
| 1966 | #191 | #179 | ||
| 1967 | #204 | #174 | ||
| 1968 | #203 | #200 | #242 | |
| 1969 | #220 | #227 | ||
| 1970 | #224 | #182 | ||
| 1971 | #243 | #214 | #279 | |
| 1972 | #245 | #249 | #365 | |
| 1973 | #248 | #237 | #319 | |
| 1974 | #258 | #260 | ||
| 1975 | #278 | #307 | ||
| 1976 | #291 | |||
| 1977 | #278 | |||
| 1978 | #300 | |||
| 1979 | #309 | #383 | ||
| 1980 | #290 | |||
| 1981 | #305 | |||
| 1982 | #333 | |||
| 1983 | #333 | #261 | ||
| 1984 | #337 | |||
| 1985 | #345 | #258 | ||
| 1986 | #404 | |||
| 1987 | #390 | #343 | ||
| 1988 | #419 | |||
| 1989 | #468 | |||
| 1990 | #488 | |||
| 1991 | #509 | #612 | ||
| 1992 | #565 | #407 | #859 | |
| 1993 | #589 | #704 | ||
| 1994 | #626 | |||
| 1995 | #688 | #942 | ||
| 1996 | #654 | #796 | ||
| 1997 | #690 | #759 | ||
| 1998 | #747 | |||
| 1999 | #748 | |||
| 2000 | #818 | |||
| 2001 | #871 | |||
| 2002 | #915 | |||
| 2003 | #944 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Vernon
- Vernen
- Verne
- Vern
- Vernan
Names Similar to Vernon
Nicknames for Vernon
- Vern
- Ron
- Vernie
- V
Famous People Named Vernon
| Vernon Davis | American football player |
| Vernon Wells | Canadian actor |
| Vernon Kay | British television presenter |
| Vernon Reid | American guitarist |
| Vernon Forrest | American boxer |
| Vernon Maxwell | American basketball player |
| Vernon Philander | South African cricketer |
| Vernon Duke | American composer |
| Vernon Johns | American civil rights activist |
| Vernon Castle | English dancer and actor |
| Vernon Presley | Father of Elvis Presley |
| Vernon Walters | American army officer and diplomat |
| Vernon Handley | British conductor |
| Vernon Corea | Sri Lankan broadcaster |
| Vernon Fiddler | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Vernon Smith | American economist and Nobel laureate |
| Vernon White | Canadian mixed martial artist |
| Vernon Kaye | British artist and sculptor |
| Vernon Dobtcheff | French-British actor |
| Vernon Carey Jr. | American basketball player |
Characters Named Vernon
| Vernon Dursley | Character from the Harry Potter series |
| Vernon T. Waldrip | Character from the film "Erin Brockovich" |
| Vernon Murchins | Character from the TV series "The Brady Bunch" |
| Vernon Pinkley | Character from the film "Kelly's Heroes" |
| Vernon Scripps | Character from the TV series "Heartbeat" |
| Vernon Fenwick | Character from the 2014 "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" film |
| Vernon Schillinger | Character from the TV series "Oz" |
| Vernon Hines | Character from the musical "The Pajama Game" |
| Vernon Roche | Character from the video game "The Witcher 2 - Assassins of Kings" |