Leverne is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'lever', meaning 'to raise' or 'to lift'. The name also shares etymological roots with the English word 'leverage', which signifies the strategic use of forces to achieve an advantage.
The name Leverne experienced its peak popularity between 1916 and 1934, with a significant number of births each year, ranging from 17 to 30. However, its usage steadily declined afterwards, with fewer than 20 births per year after 1934. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, Leverne became quite uncommon, with only a handful of births recorded each year or even none at all in certain years like 1965 and 1970. This trend continued into the early 1980s, indicating that the name Leverne has since become quite rare.