Holding steady.
Popularity of Luvern since 1912
Babies named Luvern per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 59 |
| 1920s | 51 | 105 |
| 1930s | 21 | 59 |
| 1940s | 7 | 38 |
| 1950s | 11 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Luvern is a name that appeared in U.S. Social Security records as early as 1912, with its peak usage occurring in 1918. Since then, its use has been stable but extremely low, never reaching a rank in the top 1000 names. The name's very low one-in-N figure for the latest year (not available) reflects its rarity. It has been given to both boys and girls, and it never appeared in any top state lists. Luvern likely originated as an American variant of names like Lavern or Luverne, possibly influenced by surnames or place names. Its obscurity and lack of clear etymology give it a distinctive, old-fashioned quality reminiscent of early 20th-century naming trends.
Luvern is a name of uncertain origin, likely a 20th-century American invention or a variant of Lavern, which itself may derive from a place name or surname. It appears in U.S. records primarily in the early 1900s, with peak usage in 1918. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though its rarity makes it difficult to trace a clear derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lu, Vern
Sibling names for Luvern
Names that share Luvern's style, for a brother or sister.
