Laverne
boy nameLaverne entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #274 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#274
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #813 |
| 1890s | #853 |
| 1900s | #611 |
| 1910s | #380 |
| 1920s | #282 |
| 1930s | #313 |
| 1940s | #469 |
| 1950s | #755 |
| 1960s | #1019 |
| 1970s | #2004 |
| 1980s | #4095 |
| 1990s | #6657 |
| 2000s | #9787 |
| 2010s | #9905 |
| 2020s | #9205 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Laverne has been most popular in PA.
Living bearers
About 3,200 people named Laverne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Laverne alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Laverne in 2025?
- Laverne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Laverne most popular?
- Laverne peaked in 1927, reaching #274 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Laverne with classmates?
- Laverne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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