Laverne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
24% Masculine / 76% Feminine
Meaning:
Laverne means 'the alder tree' and is of French origin.
Meaning of the Name Laverne
Laverne is a feminine given name of French origin. It is derived from the place name La Verne, which means 'the alder tree' in French. The name can also be found in the Middle English period as a variation of Laverna, a Roman goddess of thieves and deception. Laverne has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Popularity of the Name Laverne
The popularity for the name Laverne peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 1,383 births, which ranked number 297 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Laverne had the most female births in 1924 with 1,383, which ranked number 169 out of 5,900 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 428, which ranked number 275 out of 4,723 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Laverne
- 20 Year Trend of Laverne: -37.50% 00
Popularity of Laverne by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Laverne. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Laverne in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Laverne is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Laverne
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