Lavilla
An English feminine name meaning "the little town".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Lavilla. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lavilla today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavilla births was 1915 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavilla. 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
- • The typical person named Lavilla is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lavillas were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lavilla. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1915
9 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1946 SSA rank
#4,227
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Lavilla: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavilla from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 54 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Lavilla remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavilla 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 Lavilla 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 Lavilla
Lavilla is a feminine given name that has its roots in the Latin language. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "villa," which means a country house or estate. The name first emerged during the Roman era, around the 1st century AD.
During the Roman Empire, the name Lavilla was often associated with wealthy and influential families who owned large villas or country estates. It was a name that carried a sense of prestige and status. As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread to various regions under its influence, including parts of Europe and the Mediterranean.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Lavilla can be found in ancient Roman inscriptions and records. However, it is important to note that the spelling and pronunciation may have varied slightly across different regions and time periods.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Lavilla. One of the most famous was Lavilla Agrippina (15 BC - 33 AD), the daughter of Germanicus and Agrippina the Elder, and the wife of the Roman emperor Claudius. She was known for her ambitious and influential role in Roman politics.
Another notable figure was Lavilla Paulina (c. 10 AD - 65 AD), a wealthy Roman matron who was famous for her extravagant lifestyle and vast collection of jewelry. Her name was immortalized in the writings of the Roman historian Pliny the Elder.
In the 5th century AD, there was a Lavilla Eudoxia, a Roman noble woman who was married to the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III. She played a significant role in the political intrigues of her time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lavilla was less common, but it did resurface in some historical records. One notable example was Lavilla of Navarre (c. 1135 - 1179), a Spanish noblewoman who was the Queen consort of Navarre through her marriage to King Sancho VI.
In the Renaissance period, the name Lavilla gained popularity once again, particularly in Italy. One notable figure was Lavilla Colonna (1490 - 1555), an Italian noblewoman and poet who was part of the literary circle of the Roman Renaissance.
While the name Lavilla may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and connections to the Roman Empire and various notable figures throughout history make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Lavilla + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavilla 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
Lavilla: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavilla?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavilla 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Lavilla a common name?
We classify Lavilla as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 120 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavilla most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavilla was 1915, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavilla is about 87 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 Lavilla in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lavilla a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lavilla 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 Lavilla still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lavilla 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 Lavilla 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 many people are called Lavilla?
Find out how many Americans are named Lavilla on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.