Lavonne
A feminine name of French origin meaning "the green meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 6,841 living Americans carry the first name Lavonne. It is a predominantly female name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Lavonne today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavonne births was 1935 (496 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavonne. 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
- • Although Lavonne is used almost entirely for girls, the SSA data does show 217 boys registered with the name since 1880.
- • The typical person named Lavonne is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lavonnes were born before 1968.
People living today
6.8K
~ 1 in 50,103 Americans
Peak year
1935
496 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,917
Tracked since 1900
Gender
Gender distribution for Lavonne
Lavonne leans heavily female at 98.7% of total registrations, but 217 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lavonne as a male name
- Ranked #10,917 in 1999
- 5 male births in 1999
- Peak: 1936 (13 births)
Lavonne as a female name
- Ranked #10,976 in 2019
- 9 female births in 2019
- Peak: 1935 (487 births)
Popularity
Lavonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavonne from the 1900s through to the 2010s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 4,348 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavonne 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 Lavonne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lavonnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 38 states and territories. Minnesota, Iowa, California recorded the most babies named Lavonne, while Arizona, Alabama, Tennessee recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 341 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lavonne
Lavonne is a feminine given name that has its origins in the French language. The name is derived from the French phrase "la vonne," which translates to "the good one" or "the virtuous one." This name gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany.
The earliest recorded use of the name Lavonne dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in various French historical records and documents. During this period, the name was often associated with women of noble birth or those who were known for their pious and virtuous behavior.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Lavonne was Lavonne de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was the daughter of Simon de Montfort, a prominent crusader and military leader during the Albigensian Crusade.
Another historically significant figure with the name Lavonne was Lavonne d'Anjou, who lived in the 15th century. She was a prominent patron of the arts and played a crucial role in the cultural renaissance that took place in the French region of Anjou during the late medieval period.
In the 16th century, Lavonne de Rohan, a French noblewoman and writer, gained recognition for her literary works and her involvement in the French Renaissance. Her writings and poetry were widely acclaimed and contributed to the intellectual and cultural developments of the time.
During the 17th century, Lavonne de La Vallière, a member of the French nobility, became known as the mistress of King Louis XIV. Her influence at the French court and her relationship with the king were subjects of much discussion and controversy during that era.
In the 19th century, Lavonne Duval, a French actress and singer, achieved fame for her performances on the Parisian stage. She was renowned for her talent and her ability to captivate audiences with her powerful vocals and dramatic acting skills.
While the name Lavonne has French origins, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and countries over the centuries. However, its historical roots and associations with virtue, nobility, and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in its French heritage.
People
Lavonne + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lavonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6,841 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavonne 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 50,103 US residents.
Is Lavonne a common name?
We classify Lavonne as "Rare". It ranks above 97.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16,659 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavonne was 1935, when 496 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavonne is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lavonne a female name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Lavonne 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.
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.