Lavern
Lavern is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Alder tree or alder grove; associated with spring and green foliage.
Origin and history
Lavern is a given name of French and Latin origin, historically associated with the alder tree or spring greenery. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century for both females and males. Today, it is considered a vintage name that has become quite rare in recent birth records.
Popularity in the United States
6,845 babies in the United States have been named Lavern since 1880. It ranks #2041 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.6 %)
- AR (9.3 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- MO (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 83 |
| 1910-1920 | 618 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,321 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,026 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,008 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,398 |
| 1960-1970 | 884 |
| 1970-1980 | 299 |
| 1980-1990 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Vern, Vernie
Fun facts
- Lavern saw usage as both a feminine and masculine name in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.
- The name traces back to Old French words referring to the alder tree.