Holding steady.
Popularity of Leverne since 1913
Babies named Leverne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 | 102 |
| 1920s | 118 | 215 |
| 1930s | 68 | 171 |
| 1940s | 79 | 143 |
| 1950s | 107 | 186 |
| 1960s | 62 | 117 |
| 1970s | 5 | 41 |
| 1980s | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leverne first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913, during a period when names ending in 'erne' were in vogue. The name reached its highest popularity in 1918, at the tail end of World War I, but it never cracked the top 1000, maintaining a quiet presence. Since then, its usage has remained stable at very low levels, with no significant revival. Leverne did not appear in any top state lists, indicating broad but thin distribution. Today, it remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a vintage, unisex name with a soft sound.
Leverne is generally considered a variant of Laverne, a name that gained modest use in the early 20th century. Laverne itself comes from a French surname derived from the place name La Verne, meaning 'the alder tree grove' (from French verne, 'alder'). The name saw some popularity in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s, primarily for females, but also occasionally for males.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vern, Vernie
Sibling names for Leverne
Names that share Leverne's style, for a brother or sister.
