Alverna
girl nameAlverna entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1037 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#1037
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1175 |
| 1900s | #1603 |
| 1910s | #1453 |
| 1920s | #1423 |
| 1930s | #1846 |
| 1940s | #2813 |
| 1950s | #4416 |
| 1960s | #6582 |
| 1970s | #5818 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Alverna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alverna alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alverna in 2025?
- Alverna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alverna most popular?
- Alverna peaked in 1897, reaching #1037 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alverna with classmates?
- Alverna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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