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Laverna

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Pronounced luh-VUR-nuh /ləˈvɜːr.nə/Medium

Meaning: Most likely a La- elaboration of Verna, from the Latin 'vernus,' 'of spring; springlike.' It also matches Laverna, a minor Roman goddess. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A springy old name: Laverna echoes Verna ('springlike,' Latin), said 'luh-VUR-nuh.' Route uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningMost likely a La- elaboration of Verna, from the Latin 'vernus,' 'of spring; springlike.' It also matches Laverna, a minor Roman goddess. The route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (1985)#8841 ↗ Rising
1985 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018891985

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

Laverna most likely elaborates Verna, from the Latin for 'springlike,' and it also names a minor Roman goddess. It saw early-twentieth-century use, peaked in 1920, and faded; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-VUR-nuh').

Laverna belonged to the early-1900s generation and has grown very rare since. Rare, antique, and springy.

Did you know? Laverna is a La-plus-Verna name that peaked around 1920 — an early-century pick sharing its name with a Roman goddess.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Laverna — Likely elaboration of Verna; Latin 'springlike'; also a Roman goddess

Variations

VernaLavernLaverne

Nicknames

VernaVernie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laverna mean?

Laverna is most likely an elaboration of Verna, from the Latin for 'springlike.' The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Laverna?

It's said luh-VUR-nuh /ləˈvɜːr.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laverna a boy or girl name?

Laverna is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Laverna?

Laverna peaked around nineteen-twenty and is very rare today.

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