Boy · #5,123 in 2026

Laver

Current Rank
#5,123
Peak Rank
#5,123 (1977)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1977
First Year
1977
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#5123
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Laver

Laver first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 6 Lavers were born — ranking #5,123 that year. As of 2026, Laver ranks #5,123 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Lavers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Laver

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laver is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Lover
  • Liver
  • Lever
  • Leaver
  • Livre
  • Louver
  • Leever
  • Loover
  • Lauver
  • Lavour
  • Flavor
  • Layer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laver

What does the name Laver mean?
Laver is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Laver in 2026?
In 2026, Laver ranks #5,123 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Laver most popular?
Laver reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #5,123 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Laver a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Laver is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Laver?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laver include Theodric, Dominador, Graylon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Laver

Laver is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Laver's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #5,123. Use the chart and map above to compare Laver's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.