Holding steady.
Popularity of Levern since 1912
Babies named Levern per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Levern's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 109 |
| 1920s | 66 | 264 |
| 1930s | 81 | 267 |
| 1940s | 83 | 333 |
| 1950s | 102 | 506 |
| 1960s | 38 | 222 |
| 1970s | 0 | 106 |
| 1980s | 0 | 70 |
| 1990s | 0 | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Levern is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1912. It saw its highest usage in 1923, but has since fallen into obscurity. The name is likely a respelling of Laverne, which originally comes from a French place name. Levern's trajectory has remained stable at very low frequency, never ranking among the top 1,000 names. It has no associated top states or notable bearers, reflecting its rarity. As a vintage, short name, it may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon and traditional-sounding choice.
Levern is likely a variant or respelling of Laverne, itself derived from the French place name La Verne (meaning 'the alder tree'). The name gained modest use in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1920s. It has since declined, remaining a rare choice.
Sibling names for Levern
Names that share Levern's style, for a brother or sister.
