How Many People Are Named Verlyn?
An estimated 679 people in the United States have the first name Verlyn. It is used for both genders, with 74.6% male. The average bearer is 75 years old, and Verlyn peaked in popularity in 1934 with 71 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Verlyn as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Verlyn paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- With an average bearer age of 75, Verlyn is a vintage name most associated with earlier generations. Most living bearers were born before 1961.
Estimated Living Americans
679
About 1 in 504,793 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Male
74.6% confidence
Average Age
75
years old
Peak Year
1934
71 births
Total Registered
1,920
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Verlyn
Verlyn is a genuinely unisex name, used for both males (74.6%) and females (25.4%). Out of 1,920 total births registered, 1,432 were male and 488 were female.
Verlyn as a male name
Ranked #10,748 in 1997
5 male births in 1997
Peak: 1928 (56 births)
Verlyn as a female name
Ranked #5,281 in 1963
8 female births in 1963
Peak: 1934 (20 births)
Verlyn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,040 people with the first name Verlyn, which placed it at #12,100 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Verlyn was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 1,040 people with this name in that snapshot, 67.2% were male and 32.8% were female. That is less heavily male than the long-run SSA birth pattern on this page, which sits at 74.6% male.
Census Count
1,040
people with this name
Census Rank
#12,100
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
0.34
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Verlyn was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (79.62%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (13.75%) and American Indian and Alaska Native (2.12%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Verlyn in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Verlyn.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.62% | 828 |
| Black | 13.75% | 143 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.12% | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 19 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 15 |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 13 |
Verlyn: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Verlyn span from the 1910s to the 1990s, covering 9 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 1930s, when 557 babies were registered. Verlyn has declined significantly from its peak in the 1930s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Verlyn by Decade
How has Verlyn tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Verlyn by State
Birth registrations for Verlyn span all 8 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota. The lowest are in Louisiana, Nebraska, Georgia. On average, about 60 Verlyns were registered per state.
Verlyn + Last Name Combinations
How many people share a full name with Verlyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Verlyn: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verlyn?
We estimate approximately 679 people named Verlyn are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 504,793 Americans share this first name.
Is Verlyn a common name?
Verlyn is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 87.3% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 1,920 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Verlyn most popular?
Verlyn reached peak popularity in 1934, when 71 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Verlyn is approximately 75 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
How common was Verlyn in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 1,040 people with the first name Verlyn. That placed it at #12,100 in the published Census first-name tables, or 0.34 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Verlyn was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Verlyn?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Verlyn was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 67.2% male and 32.8% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Verlyn?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Verlyn was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (79.62%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (13.75%) and American Indian and Alaska Native (2.12%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
Is Verlyn a male name?
Verlyn is predominantly male. 74.6% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Verlyn have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Verlyn peaked in 1934, and the average living bearer is about 75 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Verlyn Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Verlyn Smith, Verlyn Johnson, Verlyn Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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