Lavera
Lavera is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- and Vera, meaning 'truth' or 'faith'.
Origin and history
Lavera is an American name created in the late 19th century, combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Vera. The element Vera derives from Latin meaning 'true' or Slavic meaning 'faith'. It saw its highest usage in the United States during the early 20th century and is uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
2,618 babies in the United States have been named Lavera since 1880. It ranks #3452 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- IA (14.5 %)
- OK (13.5 %)
- KS (12.7 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 33 |
| 1900-1910 | 103 |
| 1910-1920 | 404 |
| 1920-1930 | 653 |
| 1930-1940 | 429 |
| 1940-1950 | 294 |
| 1950-1960 | 210 |
| 1960-1970 | 176 |
| 1970-1980 | 100 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 47 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 44 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Vera
Fun facts
- Lavera was part of a late 19th and early 20th-century trend in the U.S. of prefixing existing names with 'La-'.