Levern
Levern is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Alder tree grove or spring-like.
Origin and history
Levern is a rare masculine given name of French and Old Norman origin, derived from place names referencing alder trees or spring season. It enjoyed modest usage in the United States throughout the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,901 babies in the United States have been named Levern since 1880. It ranks #2946 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (86.5 %)
- NC (10.5 %)
- MN (1.5 %)
- AR (0.82 %)
- MS (0.68 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 109 |
| 1920-1930 | 264 |
| 1930-1940 | 267 |
| 1940-1950 | 333 |
| 1950-1960 | 506 |
| 1960-1970 | 222 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Levern saw its highest usage in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s.
- The root of the name relates to the Gaulish word 'vernos', meaning alder tree.