Lavarius
A blend of the names Lavar and Darius, possibly derived from Latin roots.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Lavarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lavarius today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavarius births was 2007 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavarius. 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.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
2007
11 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2018 SSA rank
#10,292
Tracked since 1983
Census
Lavarius in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 129 people with the first name Lavarius, which placed it at #48,862 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,862
National first-name rank
People counted
129
129 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lavarius
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lavarius is Black at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and White (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Lavarius described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Lavarius at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.8% · 121
- Two or more races3.9% · 5
- White1.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Popularity
Lavarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavarius from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 57 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavarius 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 Lavarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lavarius
The name Lavarius is of Latin origin, with its roots dating back to the ancient Roman Empire. The name is derived from the Latin word "lavare," which means "to wash" or "to bathe." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations or activities related to bathing, cleanliness, or water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavarius can be found in a Roman inscription from the 2nd century AD. This inscription, discovered in the ruins of a public bathhouse in the city of Ostia Antica, mentions a man named Lavarius who was likely involved in the operation or maintenance of the bathhouse.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lavarius appeared occasionally in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in regions with strong Roman influences. It was not an extremely common name, but it was present in some communities across Europe.
In the 12th century, a monk named Lavarius is mentioned in the chronicles of the Benedictine monastery of Monte Cassino in Italy. This Lavarius was known for his skill in illuminating manuscripts and creating intricate calligraphic works.
In the 15th century, a renowned Italian artist and sculptor named Lavarius Fiorentino (1420-1490) gained recognition for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement. His works can be found in various churches and public buildings throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the name Lavarius was a French scholar and philosopher named Lavarius de Vauvenargues (1715-1747). He is best known for his influential work on moral philosophy and his insightful reflections on human nature.
In the 19th century, a German composer and pianist named Lavarius Müller (1831-1892) gained recognition for his contributions to the Romantic music era. His compositions, while not as widely celebrated as those of his contemporaries, were praised for their emotional depth and technical mastery.
While the name Lavarius has not been exceedingly common throughout history, these examples showcase its presence in various contexts and disciplines across different time periods and regions. The name's connection to cleanliness and water has given it a unique character and historical significance.
People
Lavarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavarius 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
Lavarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavarius 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 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Lavarius a common name?
We classify Lavarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 133 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavarius was 2007, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavarius is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Lavarius in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 129 people with the name Lavarius, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,862 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Lavarius in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Lavarius?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Lavarius appears almost entirely male. Of the 129 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Lavarius?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Lavarius is Black at 93.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.9%) and White (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Lavarius most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Lavarius in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.8% (121 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Lavarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lavarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lavarius 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 Lavarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lavarius 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 Lavarius 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.
How many Americans are named Lavarius?
You can see how many Americans are named Lavarius on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.