Laverna
Laverna is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Meaning uncertain; classically associated with Laverna, the Roman goddess of gain and the underworld.
Origin and history
Laverna is a name of Latin origin derived from the Roman goddess Laverna, who was associated with thieves and the underworld. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since become extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,733 babies in the United States have been named Laverna since 1880. It ranks #2885 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NE (13.2 %)
- KS (10.4 %)
- WI (9 %)
- MN (8.9 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 54 |
| 1900-1910 | 115 |
| 1910-1920 | 702 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,051 |
| 1930-1940 | 683 |
| 1940-1950 | 454 |
| 1950-1960 | 328 |
| 1960-1970 | 211 |
| 1970-1980 | 103 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Verna, Vern
Fun facts
- In ancient Rome, Laverna was venerated as a goddess associated with the underworld, dark gain, and secrets.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage around the 1910s and 1920s before gradually fading from contemporary birth registries.