Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Lavar since 1915
Babies named Lavar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 82 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 605 |
| 1980s | 574 |
| 1990s | 223 |
| 2000s | 302 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Lavar is a modern American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, though it saw its peak popularity in 1977. With a current ranking of 9,714 and an estimated 1-in-244,011 frequency in 2025, the name has remained consistently rare over the past century. Its trajectory is stable, with no significant revival or decline. The name is most commonly associated with the African American community and follows a pattern of inventive, personalized naming. Despite its low usage, Lavar carries a distinct, contemporary sound that reflects mid-20th-century naming trends.
Lavar is a modern American coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of the surname Lavarre or a combination of the prefix 'La-' with a shortened form of a name like 'Varner' or 'Varian'. It gained some visibility in the mid-20th century, especially in African American communities. The name has no deep historical roots and is largely considered a creative variation within English naming traditions.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lav
Variants: LaVar, Lavarre
Sibling names for Lavar
Names that share Lavar's style, for a brother or sister.
