Verl
Boy nameVerl has been given to 2,728 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It peaked in 1918.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
2,728
Peak year
1918 (96 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1895
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
8% girls / 92% boys
Rank through the decades
Verl's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #831 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Verl — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Verl.
FAQ
How popular is the name Verl?
Verl has been given to 2,728 babies in the U.S. since 1895. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Verl peak?
Verl peaked in 1918, when 96 babies were given the name.
Is Verl a girl or boy name?
Verl is primarily a boy name (92% of babies named Verl are boys).
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