Laverna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationluh-VER-nuh / ləˈvɜrnəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: goddess of wild places; English: derived from the name Laverne
Historical & Cultural Background
Laverna is derived from the Latin word 'lavare', meaning 'to wash', and is associated with the Roman goddess of wild places and the underworld. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century. It is often linked to the name Laverne, which became more common due to cultural influences such as television.
Trend Summary
Laverna has seen limited popularity in the United States, with sporadic usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Laverne
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Laverna was first seen in the United States in 1889. Laverna has ranked as high as #764 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Laverna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Laverna (1959)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 11 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 22 |
| 1910 | 22 |
| 1911 | 27 |
| 1912 | 41 |
| 1913 | 42 |
| 1914 | 62 |
| 1915 | 82 |
| 1916 | 90 |
| 1917 | 104 |
| 1918 | 112 |
| 1919 | 120 |
| 1920 | 127 |
| 1921 | 112 |
| 1922 | 111 |
| 1923 | 114 |
| 1924 | 98 |
| 1925 | 111 |
| 1926 | 102 |
| 1927 | 82 |
| 1928 | 101 |
| 1929 | 93 |
| 1930 | 85 |
| 1931 | 91 |
| 1932 | 70 |
| 1933 | 83 |
| 1934 | 74 |
| 1935 | 64 |
| 1936 | 59 |
| 1937 | 44 |
| 1938 | 57 |
| 1939 | 56 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1941 | 46 |
| 1942 | 55 |
| 1943 | 49 |
| 1944 | 52 |
| 1945 | 43 |
| 1946 | 31 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 50 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1952 | 41 |
| 1953 | 36 |
| 1954 | 29 |
| 1955 | 29 |
| 1956 | 38 |
| 1957 | 28 |
| 1958 | 30 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1960 | 32 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |