Total births
191
Unisex name · since 1915
Laverle
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 191 babies named Laverle, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 191
- total births
- 1915–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Laverle is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 191 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laverle has been recorded 191 times among girls since 1915, 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 1915 to 1950.
- 191 total births
- 1915–1950 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
191 girls have been named Laverle since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.
- 191
- total births
- 1915–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Laverle was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
11 babies were named Laverle in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Laverle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laverle's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1940, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laverle at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Laverle popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1950
- Peak year (1925)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Laverle popularity over time - boys
13 total births recorded since 1930 (Laverle as boys' name)
Laverle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laverle's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Laverle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 34
1910s
34 births
- 1920s
1920s
88 births
- 1930s
1930s
54 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 88 births (46% of all-time use).
Laverle by state
Where Laverle concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 5 | 2.6% |
Minnesota share of Laverle's total US births 2.6%
5 of 191 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laverle? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 191 babies named Laverle. The most recent recorded year was 1950. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 11 births.
When was Laverle most popular? ▼
Laverle was most popular in the 1920s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Laverle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laverle are Minnesota (5 births).
Is Laverle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Laverle is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 191 births, and as a boy's name it has 13 births.
How long has the name Laverle been used? ▼
Records for Laverle go back to 1915, giving 36 years of history through 1950.
What names are similar to Laverle? ▼
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 Laverle's data
- Laverle's decade-level peak was the 1920s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Laverles (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Laverle
Nearby Names Like Laverle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laverle
Laverne Girl
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Lavonne Girl
16,443 births
Lavern Girl
6,845 births
Lavina Girl
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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, 1915–1950 (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. "Laverle: Baby Name Since 1915 - 191 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laverle. 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 Laverle 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.