Laverne Cox

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Laverne Cox — English
47K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Laverne Cox is a name that combines English origins. The first name Laverne is a feminine given name of English origin. Laverne or La Verne is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name LaVerne Andrews (1911–1967), American singer of the Andrews Sisters singing trio Laverne Brackens (born 1927), American quilt maker Laverne Cox (born 1972), American actress and LGBT advocate Verne Gagne (real first name Laverne) (1926-2015), American amateur and professional wrestler and professional wrestling promoter Laverne Harding (1905–1984), American cartoon animator LaVerne Jones-Ferrette (born 1981), sprinter from the U.S. Virgin Islands LaVerne E. Ragster (born 1951), U.S. The surname Cox: The surname Cox is of English or Welsh origin, and may have originated independently in several places in Great Britain, with the variations arriving at a standard spelling only later. There are also two native Scottish and Irish surnames which were anglicised into Cox. An early record of the surname dates from 1556 with the marriage of Alicea Cox at St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, London. Cox is the 69th-most common surname in the United Kingdom. Laverne is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 47K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Laverne reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Laverne

English

Laverne or La Verne is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name LaVerne Andrews (1911–1967), American singer of the Andrews Sisters singing trio Laverne Brackens (born 1927), American quilt maker Laverne Cox (born 1972), American actress and LGBT advocate Verne Gagne (real first name Laverne) (1926-2015), American amateur and professional wrestler and professional wrestling promoter Laverne Harding (1905–1984), American cartoon animator LaVerne Jones-Ferrette (born 1981), sprinter from the U.S. Virgin Islands LaVerne E. Ragster (born 1951), U.S.

Surname: Cox

Irish

The surname Cox is of English or Welsh origin, and may have originated independently in several places in Great Britain, with the variations arriving at a standard spelling only later. There are also two native Scottish and Irish surnames which were anglicised into Cox. An early record of the surname dates from 1556 with the marriage of Alicea Cox at St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, London. Cox is the 69th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Laverne is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Laverne by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Laverne Cox

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Laverne Cox:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Laverne?
The first name Laverne originates from English. Laverne or La Verne is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name LaVerne Andrews (1911–1967), American singer of the Andrews Sisters singing trio Laverne Brackens (born 1927), American quilt maker Laverne Cox (born 1972), American actress and LGBT advocate Verne Gagne (real first name Laverne) (1926-2015), American amateur and professional wrestler and professional wrestling promoter Laverne Harding (1905–1984), American cartoon animator LaVerne Jones-Ferrette (born 1981), sprinter from the U.S. Virgin Islands LaVerne E. Ragster (born 1951), U.S.
When was Laverne most popular?
The name Laverne reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cox?
The surname Cox originates from Irish. The surname Cox is of English or Welsh origin, and may have originated independently in several places in Great Britain, with the variations arriving at a standard spelling only later. There are also two native Scottish and Irish surnames which were anglicised into Cox. An early record of the surname dates from 1556 with the marriage of Alicea Cox at St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, London. Cox is the 69th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.
What are the origins of the name Laverne Cox?
The name Laverne Cox combines two different traditions: the first name Laverne has English roots, while the surname Cox originates from Irish.
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