Total births
3,733
Girls' name · since 1889
Laverna
3,733 babies named Laverna in U.S. Social Security records since 1889, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 3,733
- total births
- 1889–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
3,733 girls have been named Laverna since 1889, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Laverna recorded 3,733 times among girls since 1889, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1889 to 1985.
- 3,733 total births
- 1889–1985 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
3,733 girls have been named Laverna since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1985.
- 3,733
- total births
- 1889–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Laverna was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
127 babies were named Laverna in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Laverna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laverna's SSA record in two at 1937 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 127, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laverna at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Laverna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–1985
- Peak year (1920)
- 127
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Laverna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laverna's strongest decade.
1,051 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Laverna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 7
1880s
7 births
- 1890s 54
1890s
54 births
- 1900s 115
1900s
115 births
- 1910s
1910s
702 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,051 births
- 1930s
1930s
683 births
- 1940s
1940s
454 births
- 1950s 328
1950s
328 births
- 1960s 211
1960s
211 births
- 1970s 103
1970s
103 births
- 1980s 25
1980s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,051 births (28% of all-time use).
How Laverna 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 Laverna's total volume
Laverna vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laverna by state
Where Laverna concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nebraska | | 173 | 4.6% |
| #2 | Kansas | | 136 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 118 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 116 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 102 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 101 | 2.7% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 99 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 89 | 2.4% |
Nebraska share of Laverna's total US births 4.6%
Even split
173 of 3,733 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Laverna appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laverna? ▼
3,733 babies have been named Laverna since 1889. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1920 with 127 births.
When was Laverna most popular? ▼
Laverna was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,051 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Laverna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laverna are Nebraska (173 births), Kansas (136 births), Wisconsin (118 births).
How long has the name Laverna been used? ▼
Records for Laverna go back to 1889, giving 97 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Laverna? ▼
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 Laverna's data
- Laverna's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,051 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Nebraska records the most Lavernas (173 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Nebraska 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 Laverna
Nearby Names Like Laverna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laverna
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 July 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, 1889–1985 (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. "Laverna: Baby Name Since 1889 - 3,733 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laverna. 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 Laverna 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 July 2026.