Levern Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Levern is an English name that signifies 'beloved' or 'dear', with roots in Old English and a connection to French place names. The name has evolved from 'Leof' to 'Laverne', and finally to 'Levern'. It is associated with strong, endearing traits and lacks biblical relevance. The name became more popular in the 20th century and is currently considered unique.
The name Levern is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Levern has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Levern' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1715th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1301st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1162nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2877th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6860th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4650th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3231st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4212th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Levern' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Levern"
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛvərn/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Levern is derived from the Old English word 'leof', meaning beloved or dear. It is also associated with the name 'Laverne', which has French roots, derived from a place name meaning 'the place of the alder trees'.
Meaning
beloved, dear, place of the alder trees
Language Evolution
Leof (Old English), Laverne (Old French), Levern (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Levern gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of related names.
Variants & Derivatives
Laverne, Lavern, Levernus
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Levern is perceived as unique and somewhat vintage, often associated with individuals who have a strong and endearing presence.
Famous People
Levern Spencer, a notable athlete from Saint Lucia.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Levern"
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 "Levern"
"Levern" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1715th of 7545 | 314 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1301st of 6773 | 507 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1162nd of 7552 | 798 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2877th of 10718 | 195 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6860th of 16616 | 81 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4650th of 9107 | 64 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3231st of 9204 | 144 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4212th of 12526 | 163 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Levern" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
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79.16% 1873rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
43.65% 1027th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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24.99% 713th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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39.88% 1403rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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64.02% 3325th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Levern" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
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| 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 "Levern"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Levern" 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.