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Current rank (2025)#4050
Babies named Lavern in 202526
Total recorded17,074
Peak year1924 (290 babies)
Highest rank ever#346
Years in records1880–2025 (134 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 130 spots
Gender breakdown60% boys / 40% girls

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.

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