At a glance
- In short
- Vernel is a charming unisex name of English origin, pronounced ver-NEL.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1987 (#6,951)
- Babies in 1987
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,328 in 1931
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Vernel
Vernel is a unisex name of English origin. This name has variations such as Vernell. In the United States, Vernel has been given to both boys and girls since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a unique and charming choice for parents looking for a gender-neutral name.
How to pronounce Vernel
English
- Pronounced ver-NEL /vərˈnɛl/
Popularity of Vernel in the U.S.
Vernel was last recorded in the U.S. in 1987, ranked #6,951 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,328 in 1931. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1987 35 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | 6,951 | back (not recorded in 1976–1986) |
| 1975 | 5 | 5,464 | back (not recorded in 1967–1974) |
| 1966 | 7 | 3,249 | back (not recorded in 1965) |
| 1964 | 6 | 3,601 | back (not recorded in 1962–1963) |
| 1961 | 9 | 2,900 | ▲ 177 |
| 1960 | 8 | 3,077 | back (not recorded in 1958–1959) |
| 1957 | 6 | 3,552 | back (not recorded in 1953–1956) |
| 1952 | 5 | 3,734 | ▼ 890 |
| 1951 | 8 | 2,844 | ▼ 74 |
| 1950 | 8 | 2,770 | ▲ 249 |
| 1949 | 7 | 3,019 | back (not recorded in 1948) |
| 1947 | 7 | 3,096 | ▼ 406 |
| 1946 | 8 | 2,690 | back (not recorded in 1944–1945) |
| 1943 | 5 | 3,538 | ▼ 598 |
| 1942 | 7 | 2,940 | ▲ 193 |
| 1941 | 6 | 3,133 | ▼ 3 |
| 1940 | 6 | 3,130 | back (not recorded in 1939) |
| 1938 | 6 | 3,175 | back (not recorded in 1937) |
| 1936 | 6 | 3,147 | back (not recorded in 1934–1935) |
| 1933 | 6 | 3,268 | ▼ 419 |
| 1932 | 8 | 2,849 | ▼ 521 |
| 1931 | 11 | 2,328 | back (not recorded in 1930) |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | ▼ 588 |
| 1928 | 10 | 2,659 | ▲ 792 |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,451 | ▼ 312 |
| 1926 | 8 | 3,139 | ▲ 16 |
| 1925 | 8 | 3,155 | ▲ 350 |
| 1924 | 7 | 3,505 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 11 | 2,630 | ▲ 1,692 |
| 1921 | 5 | 4,322 | ▼ 1,355 |
| 1920 | 9 | 2,967 | ▼ 456 |
| 1919 | 11 | 2,511 | ▲ 1,668 |
| 1918 | 5 | 4,179 | back (not recorded in 1917) |
| 1916 | 5 | 3,897 | back (not recorded in 1914–1915) |
| 1913 | 6 | 2,496 | new |
Notable people named Vernel
- Vernel Martin Bagneris is an American playwright, theater director, and entertainer.
- Vernel Fournier, later known as Amir Rushdan, was an American jazz drummer best known for his work with Ahmad Jamal.