Laverne
Laverne: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Laverne
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
19th-century invention, possibly from the Californian town La Verne, named in the belief that it means "the green" in French. Laverne is a genuine French surname, from Gaulish la verne "the alder (tree place)" but - as in the case of Leroy - there is no apparent reason to turn it into an American given name.
How popular is Laverne?
Since 1880, 42,878 girls and 13,246 boys in the U.S. have been named Laverne (76% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #274 in 1927. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Laverne FAQ
What does the name Laverne mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname. 19th-century invention, possibly from the Californian town La Verne, named in the belief that it means "the green" in French. Laverne is a genuine French surname, from Gaulish la verne "the alder (tree place)" but - as in the case of Leroy - there is no apparent reason to turn it into an American given name.
What is the origin of the name Laverne?
Laverne is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Laverne?
Since 1880, 42,878 girls and 13,246 boys in the U.S. have been named Laverne (76% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #165 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #274 in 1927. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Laverne a boy or girl name?
Laverne is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (42,878 girls and 13,246 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.