Total births
10,236
Unisex name · since 1880
Lavern
Lavern has 10,236 recorded births since 1880 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4078
- among boys today
- 10,236
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lavern is the #4078 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 10,236 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Lavern recorded 10,236 times among boys since 1880, holding rank #4078 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #4078 among boys today
- 10,236 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lavern is currently the #4078 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 10,236 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #4078
- among boys today
- 10,236
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Lavern vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4078
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Lavern was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
290 babies were named Lavern in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Lavern compares
10,236 Top 8% higher than 92% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lavern's all-time total is 28x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lavern | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 10,236 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 290 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lavern's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavern's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 18% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 82%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 290, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavern at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#4,078
Active since
1880
Lavern popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 290
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Lavern popularity over time - girls
6,845 total births recorded since 1893 (Lavern as girls' name)
Lavern by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lavern's strongest decade.
2,628 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Lavern births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 23
1890s
23 births
- 1900s 74
1900s
74 births
- 1910s
1910s
1,090 births
- 1920s
1920s
2,628 births
- 1930s
1930s
2,178 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,379 births
- 1950s 960
1950s
960 births
- 1960s 602
1960s
602 births
- 1970s 281
1970s
281 births
- 1980s 200
1980s
200 births
- 1990s 172
1990s
172 births
- 2000s 236
2000s
236 births
- 2010s 227
2010s
227 births
- 2020s 175
2020s
175 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 2,628 births (26% of all-time use).
How Lavern compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lavern's total volume
Lavern vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lavern by state
Where Lavern concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 1,010 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 908 | 8.9% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 856 | 8.4% |
| #4 | Nebraska | | 748 | 7.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 513 | 5.0% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 489 | 4.8% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 299 | 2.9% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 271 | 2.6% |
Wisconsin share of Lavern's total US births 9.9%
Even split
1,010 of 10,236 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 28 reporting states.
Lavern appears in 28 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavern? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 10,236 babies named Lavern. Today it holds rank #4078 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 290 births.
When was Lavern most popular? ▼
Lavern was most popular in the 1920s decade with 2,628 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Lavern most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavern are Wisconsin (1,010 births), Michigan (908 births), Iowa (856 births).
Is Lavern a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lavern is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 10,236 births, and as a girl's name it has 6,845 births.
How long has the name Lavern been used? ▼
Lavern has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lavern? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laverne, Lavon, Lavell, Lavelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lavern's data
- Lavern's decade-level peak was the 1920s (2,628 total births); usage has since declined to 175 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Laverns (1,010 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Lavern
Nearby Names Like Lavern
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavern
Laverne Boy
#8331 13,246 births
Lavon Boy
#3282 5,113 births
Lavell Boy
#7814 2,958 births
Lavelle Boy
#6859 2,481 births
Lavar Boy
2,075 births
Compare Lavern side by side: Lavern vs Laverne Lavern vs Lavon Lavern vs Lavell
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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, 1880–2025 (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. "Lavern: #4078 Unisex Name - 10,236 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavern. 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 Lavern 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.