Total births
2,618
Girls' name · since 1895
Lavera
Since 1895, U.S. Social Security records show 2,618 babies named Lavera, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,618
- total births
- 1895–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Lavera sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,618 recorded since 1895.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lavera has been recorded 2,618 times among girls since 1895, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 2023.
- 2,618 total births
- 1895–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,618 girls have been named Lavera since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 2,618
- total births
- 1895–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Lavera was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
77 babies were named Lavera in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Lavera's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lavera's full recorded timeline at 1952, 25% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 75% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1905, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 77 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lavera at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Lavera popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–2023
- Peak year (1925)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 129 years of records
Lavera by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lavera's strongest decade.
653 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Lavera births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 33
1890s
33 births
- 1900s 103
1900s
103 births
- 1910s
1910s
404 births
- 1920s
1920s
653 births
- 1930s
1930s
429 births
- 1940s
1940s
294 births
- 1950s 210
1950s
210 births
- 1960s 176
1960s
176 births
- 1970s 100
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 97
1980s
97 births
- 1990s 47
1990s
47 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s 44
2010s
44 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 653 births (25% of all-time use).
How Lavera compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lavera's total volume
Lavera vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lavera by state
Where Lavera concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 74 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Iowa | | 73 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 68 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 64 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 47 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Nebraska | | 35 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 28 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 27 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Lavera's total US births 2.8%
Even split
74 of 2,618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Lavera appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavera? ▼
Since 1895, Social Security records show 2,618 babies named Lavera. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 77 births.
When was Lavera most popular? ▼
Lavera was most popular in the 1920s decade with 653 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Lavera most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavera are Texas (74 births), Iowa (73 births), Oklahoma (68 births).
How long has the name Lavera been used? ▼
Lavera has been recorded in Social Security data since 1895, spanning 129 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Lavera? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laverne, Lavonne, Lavern, Lavina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lavera's data
- Lavera's decade-level peak was the 1920s (653 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Laveras (74 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lavera
Nearby Names Like Lavera
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavera
Laverne Girl
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Lavonne Girl
16,443 births
Lavern Girl
6,845 births
Lavina Girl
#4297 6,781 births
Lavon Girl
6,246 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1895–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lavera: Baby Name Since 1895 - 2,618 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavera. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lavera draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.