Vernita

Girl name

Vernita has been given to 4,027 babies in the U.S. since 1899. It peaked in 1961.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,027

Peak year

1961 (123 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1899

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Vernita — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Venitagirl

5,708 babies since 1901

Bernitagirl

4,630 babies since 1900

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Leesagirl

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Grettagirl

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Cherrigirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Vernita?

Vernita has been given to 4,027 babies in the U.S. since 1899. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Vernita peak?

Vernita peaked in 1961, when 123 babies were given the name.

Is Vernita a girl or boy name?

Vernita is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Vernita are girls).

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