Lavern
Meaning
variant of Laverne, possibly from a French place name meaning 'alder grove'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Lavern peaked in the 1910s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Lavern
People given the name Lavern in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Lavern deep dive
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