Lavetra
A feminine name possibly of Latin origin, meaning "victory" or "winner".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Lavetra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lavetra today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavetra births was 1979 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavetra. 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 Lavetra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1979
6 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1979 SSA rank
#9,611
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Lavetra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavetra from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavetra 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 Lavetra 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 Lavetra
The name Lavetra is a relatively uncommon given name with origins that can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Its roots lie in the Latin word "vetus," which means "old" or "ancient." The prefix "la-" is believed to have been added as a feminine form, giving the name a connotation of "the ancient one."
In the early days of Christianity, the name Lavetra was occasionally bestowed upon devout women who dedicated their lives to the study of ancient scriptures and religious texts. It was seen as a name befitting those with a deep reverence for ancient wisdom and teachings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavetra can be found in a 5th-century manuscript from the Byzantine Empire, where it was used to refer to a renowned scholar and theologian. Unfortunately, details about this individual's life and contributions have been lost to time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lavetra resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. It was occasionally used by noble families, though it remained relatively uncommon.
One notable figure who bore the name Lavetra was a 12th-century Italian abbess known for her piety and leadership of a influential convent in the region of Tuscany. Her birth and death dates are uncertain, but historical records suggest she lived during the latter half of the 12th century.
Another Lavetra of note was a 15th-century French noblewoman who was a prominent patron of the arts and a influential figure in the cultural renaissance of her time. She was born in 1428 and lived until the early 16th century, though exact dates are unclear.
In the 16th century, a Lavetra was recorded as being a respected artist and illuminator of manuscripts in the Netherlands. Her intricate and beautiful illustrations adorned numerous religious texts and works of literature during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, a Lavetra was a renowned scholar and linguist in Italy, known for her mastery of ancient Greek and Latin texts. She was born in 1627 and lived until the early 18th century, though precise dates are uncertain.
Despite its ancient roots and occasional appearances throughout history, the name Lavetra has remained relatively obscure, with few notable bearers in more recent centuries. Its meaning and connotations, however, continue to evoke a sense of reverence for the ancient and a dedication to the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.
People
Lavetra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavetra 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
Lavetra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavetra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavetra 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Lavetra a common name?
We classify Lavetra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavetra most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavetra was 1979, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavetra is about 56 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 Lavetra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lavetra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lavetra in the SSA data are female. 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 Lavetra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lavetra 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 Lavetra 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 Lavetra?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Lavetra on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.