Declining since 2017, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Lavin since 1956
Babies named Lavin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0 | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 20 |
| 2010s | 5 | 81 |
| 2020s | 31 | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Lavin is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1956. Its peak popularity was in 2022, but usage has since declined, with the name falling in rank since 2017. In 2025, it ranked 10,695th, given to approximately 1 in 284,679 newborns. The name does not appear in the top states, reflecting its very low frequency. Lavin's origins are uncertain: it may be a variant of Lavinia or a surname transferred from Irish or English contexts. Its rarity and unisex usage make it a distinctive choice with no strong gender association.
Lavin first appeared as a given name in the United States in 1956. It may derive from the Irish surname Lavin or be a diminutive of Lavinia, a name of Latin origin meaning 'woman of Rome.' However, no definitive etymology has been established, and its use as a first name remains uncommon.
“Lavin” around the world
Where Lavin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lavyn
Sibling names for Lavin
Names that share Lavin's style, for a brother or sister.
