Holding steady.
Popularity of Lavora since 1912
Babies named Lavora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lavora's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lavora is a rare and obscure name that briefly appeared in the United States during the early 20th century. First recorded in 1912, it saw its peak year of use in 1912, though even then its usage was minimal, with no rank or one-in-N ratio available. The name has a trajectory that is stable in its rarity, appearing only sporadically in the 1910s decade. There is no record of the name in any top states, suggesting it was used by only a handful of families nationwide. Linguistically, Lavora resembles other elaborations of Italian or Latin-rooted names that were fashionable at the time, but no direct etymology has been established. It remains a historical curiosity rather than a name with sustained popularity.
Lavora first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1910s, likely as a creative respelling or elaboration of names like Laura or Lavinia, popular during that era. The name did not gain widespread use and has since faded, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vora, Lori
Sibling names for Lavora
Names that share Lavora's style, for a brother or sister.
