Laverne
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Ruler of the elves; wise counselor
Origin: Old English — from Aelfric: aelf (elf) + ric (power, ruler), or from Alfred
Popularity: Ranked #10542 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Lavern, meaning ruler of the elves; wise counselor.
Similar names: lavern, lavena, lamere, lavelle
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Laverne? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Laverne, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Laverne
What does the name Laverne mean?
Laverne 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 Laverne?
Laverne 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 Laverne?
Laverne ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Laverne most popular?
Laverne peaked in 1924 with 1,383 babies registered that year.
Is Laverne a boy or girl name?
Laverne is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 24% of Lavernes are boys and 76% are girls.
Is the name Laverne rising or falling in popularity?
Laverne has fallen 1361 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8746 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Laverne been recorded?
Laverne appears in birth records across 136 years — from 1885 through 2025.