Holding steady.
Popularity of Alverna since 1891
Babies named Alverna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alverna's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 23 |
| 1900s | 50 |
| 1910s | 213 |
| 1920s | 326 |
| 1930s | 192 |
| 1940s | 109 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alverna is a rare and nearly forgotten feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1891. Its peak year was 1897, during a period when many ornamental names were coined. It maintained a stable but minimal presence, never achieving widespread use. The name has not been in the top 1000 for any year, reflecting its niche appeal. Today, it is virtually unused, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a late 19th-century feel. No top states are recorded for Alverna, indicating its usage was scattered.
Alverna is likely a modern invention, possibly inspired by the name Alvern (a variant of Alvin) combined with the feminine suffix -a. It may also be a feminization of the Latin 'Alvernus', referring to Mount Alvernia (La Verna) in Italy, a site associated with St. Francis of Assisi. The name first appeared in the United States in the 1890s, reflecting a trend of creating decorative, elaborated names during that era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Verna
Sibling names for Alverna
Names that share Alverna's style, for a brother or sister.
