Lavern
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lavern first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,767 babies have been named Lavern in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lavern is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,597 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,597
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Lavern
Lavern is a girl name .
Is Lavern a boy or girl name? Lavern is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,597 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,147. Lavern is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lavern is currently ranked #19,597 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lavern include Lav, Lave, Lavey, Laveie, Lay, Laie, and Lavkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lavern include Lavender . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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