Total births
266
Unisex name · since 1912
Luvern
Luvern has 266 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 266
- total births
- 1912–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Luvern sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 266 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Luvern recorded 266 times among boys since 1912, 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 1912 to 1960.
- 266 total births
- 1912–1960 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
266 boys have been named Luvern since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1960.
- 266
- total births
- 1912–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Luvern was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
21 babies were named Luvern in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Luvern's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Luvern's full recorded timeline at 1928, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Luvern at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Luvern popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1960
- Peak year (1918)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Luvern popularity over time - girls
107 total births recorded since 1916 (Luvern as girls' name)
Luvern by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Luvern's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Luvern births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
59 births
- 1920s
1920s
105 births
- 1930s
1930s
59 births
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 105 births (39% of all-time use).
Luvern by state
Where Luvern concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 29 | 10.9% |
| #2 | South Dakota | | 6 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Iowa | | 5 | 1.9% |
Minnesota share of Luvern's total US births 10.9%
Even split
29 of 266 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Luvern? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 266 babies named Luvern. The most recent recorded year was 1960. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 21 births.
When was Luvern most popular? ▼
Luvern was most popular in the 1920s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Luvern most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Luvern are Minnesota (29 births), South Dakota (6 births), Iowa (5 births).
Is Luvern a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Luvern is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 266 births, and as a girl's name it has 107 births.
How long has the name Luvern been used? ▼
Luvern has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 49 years of data through 1960.
What names are similar to Luvern? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Luverne, Luv, Luvell, Luvender, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Luvern's data
- Luvern's decade-level peak was the 1920s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Luverns (29 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 Luvern
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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, 1912–1960 (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. "Luvern: Baby Name Since 1912 - 266 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/luvern. 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 Luvern 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.