Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavene since 1909
Babies named Lavene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavene's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lavene is an exceedingly rare name in the United States. It was first recorded in 1909, the same year it saw its peak usage, though even then the number of births was minimal. The name has remained consistently uncommon, never breaking into national popularity rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, hovering just above the threshold of statistical visibility. While the name appears in records from the 1900s decade, it has not experienced a revival. As of 2025, it has no recorded top states of usage, indicating its distribution is extremely sparse. The name's etymology is uncertain, but its spelling aligns with a pattern of feminine names ending in 'ene' that were modestly fashionable in the early 1900s. The absence of a known meaning or widespread usage makes Lavene a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage feel and no common associations.
The name Lavene is of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a variant of Lavinia, a name of Latin origin meaning 'from Lavinium,' or as a feminine form of the name Lavon, itself a modern coinage. Its usage in the United States was first recorded in 1909, though it has never been common. The name's spelling and pronunciation suggest a connection to similar-sounding names that gained minor usage in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lav, Vene
Sibling names for Lavene
Names that share Lavene's style, for a brother or sister.
