Lavern
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ruler of the elves; wise counselor
Origin: Old English — from Aelfric: aelf (elf) + ric (power, ruler), or from Alfred
Popularity: Ranked #4097 in 2025 with 26 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Avery. Shares the meaning 'Ruler of the elves; wise counselor.'
Similar names: laverne, lavena, laena, laveah
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Lavern? About 1 in 128,019 babies born in 2025 were named Lavern, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lavern
What does the name Lavern mean?
Lavern means “Ruler of the elves; wise counselor” from Old English — from Aelfric: aelf (elf) + ric (power, ruler), or from Alfred roots.
What is the origin of the name Lavern?
Lavern has Old English — from Aelfric: aelf (elf) + ric (power, ruler), or from Alfred origin. The traditional meaning is “Ruler of the elves; wise counselor”.
How popular is Lavern?
Lavern ranked #4050 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Lavern most popular?
Lavern peaked in 1924 with 290 babies registered that year.
Is Lavern a boy or girl name?
Lavern is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 60% of Laverns are boys and 40% are girls.
Is the name Lavern rising or falling in popularity?
Lavern has fallen 130 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3920 in 2020 to #4050 in 2025.
How long has Lavern been recorded?
Lavern appears in birth records across 134 years — from 1880 through 2025.