Vernard Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vernard is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'spring' or 'renewal', with a historical path through Latin and Old French. The name is associated with traits of creativity and a closeness to nature. It does not have a biblical background, but it has gained popularity in modern times due to its unique sound.
The name Vernard is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vernard has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Vernard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1299th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1500th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1450th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2036th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3692nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11921st out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Vernard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vernard"
Pronunciation
/vərˈnɑrd/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vernard is derived from the Latin word 'ver' meaning 'spring' and 'nardus', referring to the spikenard plant, which has historical associations with fragrance and renewal.
Meaning
spring, renewal
Language Evolution
Vernardus (Latin), Vernard (Old French), Vernard (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Vernard gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture, and has seen a resurgence in interest in recent years due to its unique sound and connection to nature.
Variants & Derivatives
Vern, Vernie, Vernardo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vernard is perceived as a distinctive and somewhat vintage name, often associated with creativity and a connection to nature due to its meaning and origin.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vernard"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vernard"
"Vernard" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1299th of 7545 | 498 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1500th of 6773 | 390 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1450th of 7552 | 551 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2036th of 10718 | 338 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3692nd of 16616 | 226 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11921st of 24088 | 58 |
Regional Popularity of "Vernard" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.55% 999th/1416 |
- |
79.97% 1892nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.27% 1040th/1546 |
- |
78.92% 1857th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
59.55% 1447th/2430 |
58.96% 1682nd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
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64.02% 3325th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Vernard" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vernard"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vernard" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.