Vernal, derived from Latin 'vernalis,' signifies 'of spring.' This given name is a seasonal nod to nature's reawakening, evoking imagery of blooming flowers and fresh greenery.
Over the years, the name Vernal has experienced significant fluctuations in popularity, as indicated by the annual birth statistics provided. The earliest recorded year with a birth is 1894, with five occurrences. There was then a gap until 1897 when another five births were registered. The number of births peaked in 1929 with forty-six and again in 1966 with nineteen. However, the total number of births has been declining consistently since the early 1970s, with the most recent years (2002 and 2005) showing only five births each. Overall, there have been a total of 1788 births named Vernal across the recorded years.