A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lavina since 1880
Babies named Lavina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavina's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 245 |
| 1890s | 361 |
| 1900s | 424 |
| 1910s | 1,007 |
| 1920s | 1,178 |
| 1930s | 804 |
| 1940s | 484 |
| 1950s | 422 |
| 1960s | 309 |
| 1970s | 329 |
| 1980s | 230 |
| 1990s | 197 |
| 2000s | 238 |
| 2010s | 322 |
| 2020s | 231 |
Meaning & origin
Lavina is a name of Latin origin, a variant of the Roman name Lavinia, that has seen modest but consistent usage in the United States since record-keeping began in 1880. Its peak popularity occurred in 1885, and after decades of decline, it has been rising again since 1995. Currently ranked 2,957th (with about 1 in 28,701 girls receiving the name), Lavina is most common in Pennsylvania and California. This revival reflects a broader interest in classic Roman and vintage names, offering a distinctive yet historically grounded choice.
Lavina is a variant of Lavinia, a name of Latin origin. In Roman legend, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and wife of Aeneas. The name may be related to Latin 'lavare' meaning 'to wash', hence 'purity', or it may be of Etruscan origin. Lavina has been used as an English given name since the 18th century.
Where Lavina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lavi, Vina, Lala
Sibling names for Lavina
Names that share Lavina's style, for a brother or sister.
