Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavan since 1918
Babies named Lavan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1977, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavan's real moment was 1924.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lavan is an extremely rare name in the United States. Its first recorded year in Social Security data is 1918, and it reached peak usage in 1924. Since then, it has remained stable but uncommon, with a 1-in-N figure too small to report. The name has never been popular enough to appear in any top state lists. While its origins are unclear, it may be connected to the Sanskrit word for 'salt' and appears in Hindu mythology. This gives the name a distinctive cultural heritage that appeals to families seeking an unusual name with traditional roots. Parents should be aware that Lavan is likely to be unfamiliar to most people.
Lavan may derive from Sanskrit lavana, meaning 'salt' or 'salty'. It appears in Hindu mythology as a name of a demon king. In modern usage, it is occasionally used in India as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lav
Sibling names for Lavan
Names that share Lavan's style, for a brother or sister.
