Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavel since 1961
Babies named Lavel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavel's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lavel is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1961. Its usage peaked in 1973, but it has remained consistently uncommon, with fewer than five births in many recent years. The name's origin is unclear; it may have been coined from sounds common in African American naming traditions, possibly blending elements of names like Lavar or Lavon. Because Lavel has never ranked in the top 1,000, it lacks a strong geographic pattern, though it has been recorded in a few states. Its stable trajectory suggests it has been given sparingly but consistently over decades.
The name Lavel first appeared in U.S. records in 1961. It may be a modern coinage, possibly derived from the French surname Lavelle or influenced by names like Lavon or Lavar. Its usage peaked in 1973, but it remains rare, with little established etymological history.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Lavel
Names that share Lavel's style, for a brother or sister.
