Lavera Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lavera originates from Latin, meaning 'laurel,' which signifies victory and honor. The name has evolved from the Latin 'Laverus' to its modern form. It reflects traits of beauty and success, with no significant biblical relevance. Lavera became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, and today it is viewed as a distinctive name with positive connotations.
The name Lavera is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lavera has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lavera' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 945th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1191st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2371st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4722nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8499th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19106th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18115th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lavera' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lavera"
Pronunciation
/ləˈvɛərə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lavera is derived from the Latin word 'laurus,' which means 'laurel.' The laurel tree is associated with victory and honor in various cultures.
Meaning
laurel
Language Evolution
Laverus (Latin), Lavera (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Lavera gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine form of names related to laurel.
Variants & Derivatives
Laverne, Laverina, Lavie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lavera is perceived as a unique and vintage name, often associated with natural beauty and achievement due to its meaning related to laurel.
Famous People
Lavera McCoy (American artist), Lavera O’Connor (American author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lavera"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lavera"
"Lavera" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 945th of 9107 | 1,038 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1191st of 9204 | 719 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2371st of 12526 | 422 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4722nd of 19264 | 188 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8499th of 27321 | 126 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19106th of 35406 | 45 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18115th of 30306 | 34 |
Regional Popularity of "Lavera" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lavera" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
42.66% 604th/1416 |
84.63% 1167th/1379 |
55.66% 1317th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.98% 1020th/1546 |
- |
57.88% 1362nd/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
82.22% 1831st/2227 |
- |
77.78% 2219th/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lavera"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lavera" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.