♂ Male◎ English / French / Cornish / Germanic◈ 2 syllables
"Of The Alder Tree"
From English / French / Cornish / Germanic
Vernon means alder grove or springlike — from the Old French/Latin. Mount Vernon IS George Washington's home — the most sacred American residence. Vernon IS one of England's most historic names. Two syllables of Washington's-home, the most sacred American residence, and Old French alder-grove.
Vernon means alder grove. Mount Vernon IS George Washington's home — the most sacred American residence.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Old French; Mount Vernon.
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Today
Vernon remains a beloved choice, ranking #1568 in the US. 148,252 babies have been named Vernon since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Vernon?
1920peak year
Vernon has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1568), with about 109 babies named Vernon each year. In 1920, 3,144 babies were named Vernon (ranked #65 nationally). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 148,252.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Vernon's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Mount-Vernon seeking. People named Vernon tend to be strong, sacred, and gifted at being Washington's most sacred home.
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