Lavare
Italian origin meaning "to wash, cleanse or purify".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lavare. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lavare today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavare births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavare. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lavare. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,418
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Lavare: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavare by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lavare during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lavare
The name Lavare is believed to have originated from the Latin verb "lavare," which means "to wash" or "to bathe." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have its roots in ancient Roman culture, where bathing and cleanliness held significant importance.
In early Christian traditions, the name Lavare gained symbolic significance, often associated with the act of baptism and spiritual purification. It was sometimes bestowed upon individuals who had undergone the rite of baptism or those who dedicated their lives to religious service.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavare can be found in the writings of Saint Ambrose, a prominent 4th-century bishop and theologian. He mentioned a cleric named Lavare who served in the Church of Milan during his episcopacy.
In the 6th century, a monk named Lavare is said to have founded a monastery in the Italian region of Umbria. This monastic establishment became a center of learning and spiritual guidance, further cementing the name's association with religious devotion.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lavare was relatively uncommon but still held symbolic value. It was occasionally bestowed upon individuals who lived near rivers or bodies of water, perhaps reflecting the name's connection to cleansing and purity.
Throughout history, notable individuals have borne the name Lavare. One such figure was Lavare of Rheims, a 9th-century scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of canon law.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lavare Mirabelli, an Italian physician and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. He was renowned for his work in the field of medicine and wrote extensively on various scientific topics.
In the 17th century, Lavare Grimaldi was a prominent Genoese diplomat and statesman. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between various European powers.
The 18th century saw the rise of Lavare Boccherini, an Italian composer and cellist who achieved great acclaim for his chamber music compositions. His works, particularly his string quintets, are still widely performed and celebrated today.
Finally, in the 19th century, Lavare Picasso was a Spanish painter and sculptor, renowned for his innovative and avant-garde artistic style. He is considered one of the most influential artists of the modern era, and his works continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
People
Lavare + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavare as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lavare: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavare?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavare going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lavare a common name?
We classify Lavare as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavare most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavare was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavare is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lavare in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lavare a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lavare in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lavare still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lavare in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lavare can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Lavare?
See how many Americans are named Lavare on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.