Lavern
girl nameLavern entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #593 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#593
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1265 |
| 1900s | #1338 |
| 1910s | #852 |
| 1920s | #628 |
| 1930s | #668 |
| 1940s | #788 |
| 1950s | #828 |
| 1960s | #1233 |
| 1970s | #3245 |
| 1980s | #5761 |
| 1990s | #9732 |
| 2000s | #13606 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Lavern are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lavern alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lavern in 2025?
- Lavern is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lavern most popular?
- Lavern peaked in 1926, reaching #593 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lavern with classmates?
- Lavern will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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