Verbie
About Verbie
Verbie is a feminine name that is extremely rare in modern usage. It may have evolved as a diminutive form of Verbena, a plant name derived from Latin, or possibly as a variant of Verba, meaning 'word' in Latin. Alternatively, it could be related to the French 'verbe' (word or verb). The name has a vintage, early 20th-century feel similar to other '-ie' ending names that were once popular, like Bessie or Nellie. Verbie's uniqueness makes it appealing to parents seeking truly distinctive names with a quaint, nostalgic quality. The name carries a gentle, somewhat old-fashioned charm with its soft sounds and rhythmic quality, though its extreme rarity means it comes with few preconceptions or established associations.
Pronounced VER-bee.
As of October 2026, Verbie ranked #4319 in US births in 1938 SSA, peaked at #1585 in 1902.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |