Lavender
A female given name from English.
Every Lavender since 1962 — 2,323 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lavender
Lavender is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,095 in 2025 with 220 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,323 American babies have been named Lavender. Its peak came in 2024, when 261 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lavender stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lavender year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 220 | #1,095 |
| 2024 | 261 | #993 |
| 2023 | 204 | #1,176 |
| 2022 | 190 | #1,263 |
| 2021 | 157 | #1,394 |
| 2020 | 153 | #1,430 |
| 2019 | 115 | #1,780 |
| 2018 | 101 | #1,959 |
| 2017 | 86 | #2,211 |
| 2016 | 85 | #2,259 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,868 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,351 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,349 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,152 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,197 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,716 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,152 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,085 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,754 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,049 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,323 |
| 2004 | 26 | #5,013 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,943 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,138 |
| 2001 | 32 | #3,992 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,244 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,866 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,292 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,746 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lavender mean?
A female given name from English.
How popular is the name Lavender in 2025?
Lavender ranked #1,095 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 220 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lavender?
2,323 babies have been named Lavender in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lavender most popular?
Lavender peaked in 2024, when 261 newborns received the name.
Is Lavender a boy or girl name?
Lavender is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lavender rising or falling?
Lavender is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.