Total births
42,878
Unisex name · since 1885
Laverne
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 42,878 babies named Laverne, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42,878
- total births
- 1885–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Laverne sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 42,878 recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Laverne recorded 42,878 times among girls since 1885, 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 1885 to 2025.
- 42,878 total births
- 1885–2025 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
42,878 girls have been named Laverne since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2025.
- 42,878
- total births
- 1885–2025
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Laverne was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
1,383 babies were named Laverne in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Laverne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laverne splits its recorded history at 1943: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 1,383 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laverne at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Laverne popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 1,383
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Laverne popularity over time - boys
13,246 total births recorded since 1885 (Laverne as boys' name)
Laverne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laverne's strongest decade.
12,642 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Laverne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 26
1880s
26 births
- 1890s 174
1890s
174 births
- 1900s 581
1900s
581 births
- 1910s 5,039
1910s
5,039 births
- 1920s
1920s
12,642 births
- 1930s
1930s
8,189 births
- 1940s
1940s
5,861 births
- 1950s
1950s
5,772 births
- 1960s 3,271
1960s
3,271 births
- 1970s 958
1970s
958 births
- 1980s 252
1980s
252 births
- 1990s 99
1990s
99 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2020s 9
2020s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 12,642 births (29% of all-time use).
How Laverne 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 Laverne's total volume
Laverne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laverne by state
Where Laverne concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5,328 | 12.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 3,091 | 7.2% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 2,590 | 6.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 2,468 | 5.8% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 2,227 | 5.2% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 2,218 | 5.2% |
| #7 | California | | 2,022 | 4.7% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 1,477 | 3.4% |
Illinois share of Laverne's total US births 12.4%
Even split
5,328 of 42,878 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 44 reporting states.
Laverne appears in 44 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laverne? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 42,878 babies named Laverne. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 1,383 births.
When was Laverne most popular? ▼
Laverne was most popular in the 1920s decade with 12,642 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Laverne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laverne are Illinois (5,328 births), Texas (3,091 births), Wisconsin (2,590 births).
Is Laverne a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Laverne is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 42,878 births, and as a boy's name it has 13,246 births.
How long has the name Laverne been used? ▼
Records for Laverne go back to 1885, giving 141 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Laverne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lavonne, Lavern, Lavina, Lavon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laverne's data
- Laverne's decade-level peak was the 1920s (12,642 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lavernes (5,328 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Laverne
Nearby Names Like Laverne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laverne
Lavonne Girl
16,443 births
Lavern Girl
6,845 births
Lavina Girl
#4297 6,781 births
Lavon Girl
6,246 births
Lavinia Girl
#2135 5,660 births
Compare Laverne side by side: Laverne vs Lavonne Laverne vs Lavern Laverne vs Lavina
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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, 1885–2025 (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. "Laverne: Baby Name Since 1885 - 42,878 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laverne. 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 Laverne 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.