Lavern
Lavern is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Alder grove or spring-like.
Origin and history
Lavern is a masculine given name derived from an Old French surname based on a place name meaning 'alder grove'. Historically used in the United States for both boys and girls, its popularity peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon classic name given to a small number of male infants each year.
Popularity in the United States
10,236 babies in the United States have been named Lavern since 1880. It ranks #1185 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- WI (14.8 %)
- MI (13.3 %)
- IA (12.5 %)
- NE (11 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 74 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,090 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,628 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,178 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,379 |
| 1950-1960 | 960 |
| 1960-1970 | 602 |
| 1970-1980 | 281 |
| 1980-1990 | 200 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 236 |
| 2010-2019 | 227 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Famous people named Lavern
- Lavern Baker: Singer
Nicknames
Vern
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Gaulish word 'vernos', which refers to the alder tree.
- While used historically for both genders in the U.S., the variant spelling Laverne was more common for females, while Lavern saw substantial masculine use.