Declining since 1994, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Lavonte since 1978
Babies named Lavonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 522 |
| 2000s | 334 |
| 2010s | 231 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Lavonte is a modern name that entered U.S. naming records in 1978, a period when invented names combining fashionable prefixes and suffixes became popular. It reached its highest rank of 7,679 in the latest year 2025, but this reflects a sharp decline from its peak year of 1995, when it was much more common. The name has been on a falling trajectory since 1994, indicating a steady decrease in usage. Despite being relatively rare today (approximately 1 in 170,808 newborns in 2025), Lavonte exemplifies a style of name creation that flourished particularly in the 1990s. Its formation suggests no traditional linguistic roots, aligning it with other modern coinages that prioritize sound over etymology.
Lavonte is a modern name that first appeared in United States records in 1978. It may have been formed by combining the popular prefix "La-" with the element "-vonte," possibly influenced by names like Davonte or DeVante. The name does not have a clear historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Von, Lav, Vonte
Sibling names for Lavonte
Names that share Lavonte's style, for a brother or sister.
