Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavenia since 1880
Babies named Lavenia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavenia's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 53 |
| 1890s | 68 |
| 1900s | 92 |
| 1910s | 187 |
| 1920s | 291 |
| 1930s | 213 |
| 1940s | 206 |
| 1950s | 185 |
| 1960s | 156 |
| 1970s | 148 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lavenia is a rare and obscure name in the United States, first recorded in 1880, the earliest year of Social Security data. It has never appeared in the top 1000 rankings, with its highest usage occurring in the 1880s. The name's peak year was 1880 itself, with a small number of births that year. Since then, its usage has been extremely sporadic, with only occasional births recorded in subsequent decades. The trajectory of Lavenia is classified as stable, reflecting consistently low but persistent use. While its origin is uncertain, it likely presents a variant of the more familiar Lavinia. The name lacks strong geographic concentration, with no top states showing significant usage. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality, appealing to those seeking uncommon names from the late 19th century.
Lavenia is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1880. It may be a variant of Lavinia, a name of Latin origin meaning 'woman of Rome,' or possibly derived from Laverna, the Roman goddess of thieves. Its usage has remained sporadic and rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lav, Venia, Nia
Sibling names for Lavenia
Names that share Lavenia's style, for a brother or sister.
