Declining since 2006, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Lavontae since 1991
Babies named Lavontae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 159 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Lavontae is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1991 and likely crafted from the fashionable La- prefix combined with the element -vontae. The name reached its peak popularity in 2007, though it has never been widespread; in 2025, only about 1 in 189,786 newborns received it, placing it at rank 8,243. Since 2006, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting the typical arc of many modern coinages. While no top states have recorded high concentrations, Lavontae fits a pattern of original, rhythmic names often heard in African American naming traditions.
Lavontae is a modern invented name, likely created by combining the popular La- prefix (as in Lavon or Lashawn) with the name Montae or the syllable -vontae. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1991 and saw its peak usage in 2007. The name is part of a broader trend of distinctive invented names in African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lavon, Von
Sibling names for Lavontae
Names that share Lavontae's style, for a brother or sister.
