Total births
985
Unisex name · since 1913
Leverne
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 985 babies named Leverne, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 985
- total births
- 1913–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Leverne is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 985 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Leverne recorded 985 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1913 to 1982.
- 985 total births
- 1913–1982 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
985 boys have been named Leverne since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1982.
- 985
- total births
- 1913–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Leverne was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
27 babies were named Leverne in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Leverne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Leverne's SSA record in two at 1945 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Leverne at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Leverne popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1982
- Peak year (1918)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Leverne popularity over time - girls
487 total births recorded since 1915 (Leverne as girls' name)
Leverne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leverne's strongest decade.
215 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Leverne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
102 births
- 1920s
1920s
215 births
- 1930s
1930s
171 births
- 1940s
1940s
143 births
- 1950s
1950s
186 births
- 1960s
1960s
117 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 215 births (22% of all-time use).
How Leverne 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 Leverne's total volume
Leverne vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Leverne by state
Where Leverne concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 94 | 9.5% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 21 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.5% |
South Carolina share of Leverne's total US births 9.5%
Even split
94 of 985 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leverne? ▼
985 babies have been named Leverne since 1913. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1918 with 27 births.
When was Leverne most popular? ▼
Leverne was most popular in the 1920s decade with 215 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Leverne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leverne are South Carolina (94 births), North Carolina (21 births), Minnesota (15 births).
Is Leverne a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Leverne is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 985 births, and as a girl's name it has 487 births.
How long has the name Leverne been used? ▼
Records for Leverne go back to 1913, giving 70 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Leverne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Levi, Levon, Levy, Lev, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Leverne's data
- Leverne's decade-level peak was the 1920s (215 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Levernes (94 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Leverne
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leverne
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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, 1913–1982 (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. "Leverne: Baby Name Since 1913 - 985 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leverne. 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 Leverne 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.