Luverne
Luverne is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Green oak wood or woodland.
Origin and history
Luverne is a masculine given name of French or Germanic origin, likely derived from a place name meaning 'green oak wood'. Historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has since become rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,067 babies in the United States have been named Luverne since 1880. It ranks #3618 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (67.1 %)
- IA (20.1 %)
- SD (12.1 %)
- WI (0.65 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 192 |
| 1920-1930 | 454 |
| 1930-1940 | 261 |
| 1940-1950 | 123 |
| 1950-1960 | 37 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originally derived from a French place name associated with alder or oak trees.
- Luverne reached its peak U.S. usage in the early 20th century before falling off the SSA charts.