Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Vernon
Endangered
Down 95.8% from peak
Peak era
1920
Peak births
3,144
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Vernon
How many people are named Vernon?
An estimated 50,153 living Americans are named Vernon.
How rare is Vernon?
Vernon is uncommon among babies today, with 133 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.8% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Vernon?
The median age of a living American named Vernon is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 73 years old.
Is Vernon still popular?
No. Vernon is endangered as a baby name, down 95.8% from its 1920 peak with 133 births in 2025.
Where is Vernon most common?
Vernon has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 4.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
95.8%
2025
133
All-time
146,413