Declining since 1986, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Lavell since 1913
Babies named Lavell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavell's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 | 58 |
| 1920s | 92 | 129 |
| 1930s | 87 | 121 |
| 1940s | 17 | 118 |
| 1950s | 30 | 163 |
| 1960s | 52 | 270 |
| 1970s | 12 | 424 |
| 1980s | 5 | 455 |
| 1990s | 0 | 449 |
| 2000s | 0 | 368 |
| 2010s | 0 | 301 |
| 2020s | 0 | 102 |
Meaning & origin
Lavell is a name of French origin, likely a variant of Lovell meaning 'young wolf'. It has been in use in the United States since at least 1913, and experienced its greatest popularity in the 1970s, peaking in 1976. Since 1986, its usage has been on a steady decline, dropping to a rank of 7,194 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 155,280 boys being given the name. The name has not been recorded among top states, suggesting a broad but low-level distribution. Despite its fall from peak mid-century usage, Lavell retains a distinct, surname-style feel that may appeal to parents looking for a less common vintage name.
Lavell is most often considered a variant of Lovell, which itself comes from the Norman French nickname 'louvel', meaning 'young wolf'. It may also be a modern respelling of LaVelle. The name gained some popularity in the United States from the early 20th century, peaking in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lav, Vell, Lavi
Sibling names for Lavell
Names that share Lavell's style, for a brother or sister.
