Laverne
Peaked at #165 nationally in 1928, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Laverne has been recorded 76% of the time for girls and 24% of the time for boys.
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Laverne — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#165
in 1928
Last ranked
#17225
in 2003
Years tracked
114
1885–2003
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Laverne reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #165 nationally with 1,293 babies given the name that year.
Laverne hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2003, when it stood at #17225.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #17,225 | 5 |
| 1998 | #10,685 | 8 |
| 1997 | #15,081 | 5 |
| 1996 | #14,797 | 5 |
| 1995 | #12,650 | 6 |
| 1994 | #6,903 | 13 |
| 1993 | #6,871 | 13 |
| 1992 | #6,178 | 15 |
Laverne — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#274
in 1927
Current rank
#8671
in 2024
Years tracked
130
1885–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1885, Laverne reached its peak popularity for boys in 1927, ranking #274 nationally with 421 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8526 (2014) to #8671 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Laverne ranks #8671 nationally for boys, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,671 | 9 |
| 2023 | #6,738 | 13 |
| 2022 | #13,516 | 5 |
| 2021 | #11,561 | 6 |
| 2020 | #9,202 | 8 |
| 2019 | #10,376 | 7 |
| 2016 | #11,578 | 6 |
| 2015 | #7,818 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Laverne most popular?
Laverne was most popular in 1928, when it ranked #165 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Laverne becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Laverne?
At least 56,114 babies have been recorded with the name Laverne in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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