Vernice Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vernice is a name of Latin origin meaning 'spring-like.' It evolved from the Latin 'vernalis' through modern adaptation. The name carries connotations of renewal and freshness, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and is currently seen as unique and vintage.
The name Vernice is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vernice has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vernice' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1701st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1946th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2727th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6193rd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 549th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 706th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1159th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2434th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5272nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15087th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Vernice' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vernice"
Pronunciation
/vɜrˈniːs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vernice is derived from the Latin word 'vernalis,' which means 'spring-like' or 'of spring.' It is related to the word 'ver,' meaning 'spring.'
Meaning
spring-like
Language Evolution
Vernalis (Latin), Vernice (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Vernice gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Vernis, Verna
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Vernice is considered a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with spring and renewal.
Famous People
Vernice Armour, the first African-American female fighter pilot in the U.S. military, Vernice McClain, a notable American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vernice"
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 "Vernice"
"Vernice" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1701st of 7545 | 318 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1946th of 6773 | 260 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2727th of 7552 | 172 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6193rd of 10718 | 39 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 549th of 9107 | 2,936 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 706th of 9204 | 1,870 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1159th of 12526 | 1,499 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2434th of 19264 | 516 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5272nd of 27321 | 257 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 15087th of 35406 | 76 |
Regional Popularity of "Vernice" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
70.25% 1662nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
82.83% 1949th/2353 |
- |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Vernice" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
32.84% 465th/1416 |
60.26% 831st/1379 |
19.61% 464th/2366 |
85.11% 972nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.99% 912th/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
22.65% 533rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.48% 1191st/2227 |
55.27% 1343rd/2430 |
33.26% 949th/2853 |
65.91% 1829th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
69.90% 2053rd/2937 |
65.52% 2282nd/3483 |
78.14% 2749th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vernice"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vernice" 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.