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Lavern

♂ Boy

Pronounced lə-VERN /ləˈvɜrn/High

Meaning: From Laverne — French 'the alder tree', or linked to Latin Laverna (a Roman goddess)/'springlike'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Vintage and leafy: Lavern is a form of Laverne — French 'the alder tree' (or springlike). Old-school charm, nature-rooted.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom Laverne — French 'the alder tree', or linked to Latin Laverna (a Roman goddess)/'springlike'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4097 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,229

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418802025

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

Lavern is a form of Laverne — from French la verne, 'the alder tree', or linked to Latin Laverna and 'springlike' (routes layered, which we note). A mid-century name, it has vintage, woodland charm.

It registers thinly today. Rare, alder-tree at the (likely) root, and vintage.

Did you know? Laverne likely means 'the alder tree' in French (la verne) — also linked to the Roman goddess Laverna; the trimmed Lavern is a mid-century classic.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Laverne — routes layered

Variations

LaverneLavergneLavernne

Nicknames

Vern

Famous Bearers

  • ★LaVern Baker (1929-1997)
    American rhythm and blues singer, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for 'Tweedlee Dee' and 'Jim Dandy'
  • ★Lavern Cox (1972-)
    American actress and transgender activist, first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for 'Orange Is the New Black'

If you like Lavern…

Vernon— a fellow Vern- name
Linus— lands in the same popularity range
Lowell— shares Lavern's French roots
Larry— a fellow Latin choice
London— shares Lavern's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavern mean?

Lavern is a form of Laverne — French 'the alder tree', or linked to 'springlike'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lavern?

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

Is Lavern a boy or girl name?

Lavern is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Lavern?

Lavern is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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