Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Laverda since 1907
Babies named Laverda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laverda's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 128 |
| 1930s | 82 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Laverda is an exceedingly rare American name that first appeared in 1907, its peak year, when it ranked 14,942 and was given to roughly 1 in 321,453 girls. It has remained consistently rare since, with no significant revival. The name saw most of its usage in Wisconsin, suggesting a localized trend. Unlike more enduring names, Laverda appears to be a 1900s invention, possibly a floral or place-inspired coinage that never gained wide traction.
Laverda may be an elaboration of the name Lavender, derived from the English word for the fragrant plant, or it could be a feminine form of Laverne, itself from a French place name. It first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1907, suggesting it was a brief fashion rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Where Laverda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laver, Verdi, Lav
Variants: Laverde, Laverda
Sibling names for Laverda
Names that share Laverda's style, for a brother or sister.
