152,166births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1926Peak · British Columbia
#1382United States 2025
Vernon is a boy name family recorded 152,166 times in 9 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1382 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1926, at 254.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Vernon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon | English | 148,389 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1382 | 1919 | ▲ 40 % |
| Vernon | English | 2,791 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1922 | – |
| Vernon | English | 785 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1926 | – |
| Vernon | English | 79 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2004 | – |
| Vernon | English | 43 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1980 | – |
| Vernon | English | 31 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1947 | – |
Questions about Vernon
How popular is the name Vernon?
In 2025 it ranked #1382 in the United States. Official registers record 152,166 births across 9 countries.
When was Vernon most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1926, at 254.5 births per 100,000.
Is Vernon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Vernon is a boy name.