At a glance
- In short
- Vear is a unique and elegant name for baby girls, with a sense of individuality and strength attached to it.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1960 (#5,696)
- Babies in 1960
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,579 in 1938
- First recorded
- 1919
Meaning of Vear
Vear is a unique and elegant name for baby girls. The origin of the name Vear is not specific, but it is likely derived from the word "veer," which means to change direction or turn. This name has a sense of individuality and strength attached to it. While not commonly used, Vear has been given to a small number of girls in the United States over the years. It appeared in the data for newborns in the early 20th century, with fluctuating popularity. Although its usage declined over time, Vear still carries a certain charm and can make a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Vear
English
- Pronounced VEER /vɪər/
Popularity of Vear in the U.S.
Vear was last recorded in the U.S. in 1960, ranked #5,696 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,579 in 1938. It first appears in the records in 1919.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1919–1960 24 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 | 5,696 | back (not recorded in 1955–1959) |
| 1954 | 6 | 5,148 | ▲ 525 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5,673 | ▼ 765 |
| 1952 | 6 | 4,908 | ▼ 523 |
| 1951 | 7 | 4,385 | ▲ 916 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5,301 | back (not recorded in 1946–1949) |
| 1945 | 5 | 4,556 | back (not recorded in 1941–1944) |
| 1940 | 6 | 3,863 | back (not recorded in 1939) |
| 1938 | 11 | 2,579 | ▲ 1,676 |
| 1937 | 5 | 4,255 | ▼ 1,152 |
| 1936 | 8 | 3,103 | ▲ 53 |
| 1935 | 8 | 3,156 | back (not recorded in 1934) |
| 1933 | 9 | 2,868 | back (not recorded in 1932) |
| 1931 | 7 | 3,497 | ▼ 442 |
| 1930 | 9 | 3,055 | ▲ 627 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,682 | ▲ 61 |
| 1928 | 7 | 3,743 | ▲ 1,062 |
| 1927 | 5 | 4,805 | ▼ 1,241 |
| 1926 | 8 | 3,564 | back (not recorded in 1925) |
| 1924 | 6 | 4,434 | ▼ 793 |
| 1923 | 8 | 3,641 | ▲ 804 |
| 1922 | 6 | 4,445 | ▼ 1,045 |
| 1921 | 9 | 3,400 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 6 | 4,251 | new |