Laverne
Laverne is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Alder tree grove or springlike.
Origin and history
Laverne is a given name derived from a French place name or surname meaning 'alder tree grove'. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century but has become rare in recent years. It is widely recognized in American culture through classical usage and television history.
Popularity in the United States
42,878 babies in the United States have been named Laverne since 1880. It ranks #663 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2092.
States where it is most popular
- IL (13.5 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- WI (6.6 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- MO (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 26 |
| 1890-1900 | 174 |
| 1900-1910 | 581 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,039 |
| 1920-1930 | 12,642 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,189 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,861 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,772 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,271 |
| 1970-1980 | 958 |
| 1980-1990 | 252 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 9 |
Famous people named Laverne
- Laverne Cox: Actress, Advocate
- LaVerne Baker: Singer
Nicknames
Vern, Vernie, Verna
Fun facts
- The name reached iconic status as part of the title character duo in the hit 1970s TV sitcom Laverne & Shirley.
- It stems from the Gaulish word 'vernos', which refers to the alder tree.