Laverna
A female given name from Latin, probably a latinized version of the earlier and much more popular Laverne.
Every Laverna since 1889 — 3,733 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Laverna
Laverna is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1889, 3,733 American babies have been named Laverna. Its peak came in 1920, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Laverna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Laverna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,841 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,317 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,586 |
| 1970 | 28 | #2,616 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,884 |
| 1960 | 32 | #2,032 |
| 1955 | 29 | #2,002 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,747 |
| 1945 | 43 | #1,221 |
| 1940 | 42 | #1,125 |
| 1935 | 64 | #862 |
| 1930 | 85 | #764 |
| 1925 | 111 | #701 |
| 1920 | 127 | #641 |
| 1915 | 82 | #736 |
| 1910 | 22 | #929 |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,364 |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,373 |
| 1895 | 10 | #1,090 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laverna mean?
A female given name from Latin, probably a latinized version of the earlier and much more popular Laverne.
How popular is the name Laverna in 2025?
Laverna did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Laverna?
3,733 babies have been named Laverna in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Laverna most popular?
Laverna peaked in 1920, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Laverna a boy or girl name?
Laverna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Laverna rising or falling?
Laverna has been roughly stable over the past decade.