Holding steady.
Popularity of Luvinia since 1893
Babies named Luvinia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 43 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Luvinia is a rare and delicate name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1893, during the late Victorian era. Its peak year of recorded use was 1900, but even then the name was uncommon, never ranking among the top 1000 names. The Social Security data shows minimal usage concentrated in the 1900s decade, and the name has remained stable but nearly unused in subsequent generations. No top states are associated with Luvinia, indicating diffuse but sparse adoption. The name's similarity to Lavinia ties it to classical literature, but its exact origin remains uncertain. Parents seeking a truly uncommon name with a vintage, literary feel may find Luvinia appealing, though its obscurity means few contemporary associations.
Luvinia is a rare name that first appeared in the United States in the 1890s. It is likely a variant or elaboration of Lavinia, a name from Roman mythology and literature, perhaps combined with a fashionable suffix. The name saw minimal usage in the early 20th century and has since become extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Luv, Vinny
Variants: Lavinia
Sibling names for Luvinia
Names that share Luvinia's style, for a brother or sister.
