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Lavergne

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Pronounced luh-VERN /ləˈvɜrn/Medium

Meaning: Lavergne is a French place-and-surname name, from 'la vergne', 'the alder' (Gaulish 'verna', alder tree). Used as a girls' first name in the American South, it is a graceful cousin of Laverne.Low

In 30 seconds: Lavergne is French for 'the alder grove' — said 'luh-VERN'.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningLavergne is a French place-and-surname name, from 'la vergne', 'the alder' (Gaulish 'verna', alder tree). Used as a girls' first name in the American South, it is a graceful cousin of Laverne.
U.S. rank (1947)#5034 ↘ Falling
1947 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 526

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192519121947

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lavergne comes from the French la vergne, 'the alder', from Gaulish verna — a tree name that became many French places and surnames. Carried to Louisiana and the wider South, it served as a first name and stands beside the more common Laverne.

It peaked around 1925 and faded after mid-century, always uncommon. A woman named Lavergne would be of a grandparent-or-older generation, and the name keeps a soft French elegance tied to the quiet image of an alder grove.

Did you know? Lavergne, a French place-name used as a first name, was given to only a few dozen girls a year at its peak around 1925.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Lavergne — French la vergne 'the alder'; place/surname

Variations

LaverneLavernLavergn

Nicknames

VernaVergne

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Laverne— the common variant of the same name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavergne mean?

Lavergne is a French place-and-surname name meaning 'the alder grove'.

How do you pronounce Lavergne?

It's said luh-VERN /ləˈvɜrn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lavergne a boy or girl name?

Lavergne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lavergne?

Lavergne was always rare in the U.S., a French place-name used as a girls' name.

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