Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavonda since 1921
Babies named Lavonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 176 |
| 1940s | 254 |
| 1950s | 480 |
| 1960s | 958 |
| 1970s | 865 |
| 1980s | 574 |
| 1990s | 181 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lavonda is an American-coined name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1921, though it never reached the top 1000 in any year. Its most popular period was the late 1960s, with a peak in 1968, after which usage steadily declined. By the 2020s, the name has become very rare, with fewer than five annual registrations in recent years. The name's trajectory has been stable and low since its peak, reflecting its status as a distinctive, mid-century modern creation. Although it did not have a strong regional concentration, Lavonda was used across the United States. Its etymology is uncertain but likely draws from the fashionable 'La-' prefix and the sound of names like Yvonne or Lavender.
Lavonda appears to be a 20th-century American coinage, likely inspired by the plant name Lavender or the fashionable suffix -vonda (seen in names like LaVonda and Vonda). It first appeared in U.S. records in the 1920s and saw modest use, particularly in the 1960s. Its origin is not tied to any single language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lavon, Vonda, Lav
Sibling names for Lavonda
Names that share Lavonda's style, for a brother or sister.
