Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavarius since 1983
Babies named Lavarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lavarius is a distinctively modern name that entered the U.S. baby-naming landscape in 1983. It reached its peak frequency in 2007, though it has never entered the national top 1000. The name shows a stable trajectory in recent years, with no sharp rise or decline. Its rarity means that most people with this name are likely born in the early 21st century, particularly around the 2000s decade when it saw its highest use. While its exact meaning is uncertain, the combination of the La- prefix and the -arius suffix creates a melodic, classical-sounding modern invention.
Lavarius first appeared in the United States in the 1980s and is a modern coinage of uncertain exact origin. It may be influenced by names like Lamar and Darius, with the fashionable La- prefix and Latin-sounding -arius suffix. Alternatively, it could be inspired by the Roman nomen Lavarius (a rare name from the Latin lavere, 'to wash'), but the modern revival likely has no direct connection to that ancient usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lav, Lavi, Ari
Sibling names for Lavarius
Names that share Lavarius's style, for a brother or sister.
