Verle is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from Old Norse elements 'Veðr' meaning 'weather' and 'Leikr' signifying 'play'. This name has been predominantly used by individuals in the United States, with its peak popularity during the early 20th century. It is often considered a unisex name but is more commonly associated with males.
It appears that the name Verle was quite popular between 1914 and 1924, with a total of 176 births during this decade alone. The number of births then steadily declined throughout the following decades, reaching a low of just 5 births in both 1890 and 1948. Overall, there were 521 recorded births with the name Verle over this period.