Lavern
Lavern: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lavern
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Variant of Laverne.
How popular is Lavern?
Since 1880, 6,845 girls and 10,236 boys in the U.S. have been named Lavern (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #594 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #347 in 1924. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lavern
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Sibling name ideas for Lavern
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Lavern FAQ
What does the name Lavern mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. Variant of Laverne.
What is the origin of the name Lavern?
Lavern is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Lavern?
Since 1880, 6,845 girls and 10,236 boys in the U.S. have been named Lavern (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #594 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #347 in 1924. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lavern a boy or girl name?
Lavern is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,845 girls and 10,236 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.