The name Verney is of French origin, derived from the Latin word 'vernus', which means 'of spring'. It was originally a surname given to someone who lived near a spring or stream. In France, it has been used as both a first name and a surname for centuries. The name Verney became more widespread during the Middle Ages when many people began adopting surnames based on their places of origin or occupations. Today, Verney is still a rare but distinctively French first name, often chosen by parents looking for something unique and meaningful.
The name Verney was quite popular during those years, with a total of seventeen children being born under this name between 1915 and 1945. Notably, the mid-1930s saw no recorded births for this name, suggesting a brief decline in its popularity before its resurgence in the late 1940s.