Lavina
Every Lavina since 1880 — 6,781 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lavina
Lavina is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,978 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,781 American babies have been named Lavina. Its peak came in 1920, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Lavina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lavina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,978 |
| 2024 | 33 | #4,338 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,505 |
| 2022 | 36 | #4,079 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,203 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,828 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,223 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,253 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,039 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,926 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,891 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,611 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,215 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,557 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,257 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,859 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,474 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,871 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,820 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,639 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,541 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,668 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,177 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,338 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,827 |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,245 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,463 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,407 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,373 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,369 |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,644 |
| 1970 | 31 | #2,420 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,574 |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,170 |
| 1955 | 41 | #1,609 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,399 |
| 1945 | 44 | #1,201 |
| 1940 | 58 | #950 |
| 1935 | 71 | #809 |
| 1930 | 95 | #715 |
| 1925 | 104 | #723 |
| 1920 | 157 | #574 |
| 1915 | 127 | #575 |
| 1910 | 52 | #573 |
| 1905 | 46 | #502 |
| 1900 | 52 | #471 |
| 1895 | 33 | #517 |
| 1890 | 33 | #455 |
| 1885 | 33 | #349 |
| 1880 | 9 | #610 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lavina in 2025?
Lavina ranked #2,978 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lavina?
6,781 babies have been named Lavina in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lavina most popular?
Lavina peaked in 1920, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Lavina a boy or girl name?
Lavina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lavina rising or falling?
Lavina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.