Lavonta
A feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 330 living Americans carry the first name Lavonta. It is a predominantly male name (96.7% of registrations). The average person named Lavonta today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavonta births was 1993 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavonta. 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
330
~ 1 in 1,038,650 Americans
Peak year
1993
29 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,412
Tracked since 1977
Gender
Gender distribution for Lavonta
Lavonta leans heavily male at 96.7% of total registrations, but 11 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lavonta as a male name
- Ranked #10,412 in 2022
- 7 male births in 2022
- Peak: 1993 (29 births)
Lavonta as a female name
- Ranked #10,652 in 1978
- 5 female births in 1978
- Peak: 1977 (6 births)
Popularity
Lavonta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavonta from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 168 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavonta 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 Lavonta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lavontas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lavonta
The name Lavonta has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "lavun," which means "to flow" or "to glide." The name was likely given to children born near rivers or streams, symbolizing the fluidity and grace of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavonta can be found in an Etruscan inscription dating back to the 6th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the ruins of an ancient Etruscan city and mentions a person named Lavonta, suggesting the name's usage during that time period.
In the 3rd century BCE, a notable figure named Lavonta Tarcunia was mentioned in several historical records as a prominent merchant and trader in the Etruscan city of Veii. Her successful business ventures and influence in the region earned her a place in the annals of Etruscan history.
During the Roman Empire, the name Lavonta gained popularity among certain Roman families. One notable individual was Lavonta Caecilia, who lived in the 1st century CE and was known for her philanthropic work and support of the arts. She is mentioned in several historical texts as a patron of poets and artists in ancient Rome.
In the 5th century CE, a Christian saint named Lavonta of Carthage was revered for her piety and devotion to helping the poor. Her acts of charity and kindness were recorded in various religious texts, and she is still celebrated by some Christian denominations today.
Another significant figure was Lavonta di Firenze, an Italian Renaissance artist born in 1412 in Florence. She was renowned for her exquisite frescoes and paintings adorning churches and palaces across Italy. Her work is still admired and studied by art historians and enthusiasts.
Throughout history, the name Lavonta has been carried by various individuals, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience. While the name may have evolved and adapted over time, its essence remains rooted in the ancient Etruscan culture, symbolizing the flow and grace of life itself.
People
Lavonta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavonta 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
Lavonta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavonta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 330 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavonta 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 1,038,650 US residents.
Is Lavonta a common name?
We classify Lavonta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 338 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavonta most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavonta was 1993, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavonta is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lavonta a male name?
Yes, 96.7% of people registered as Lavonta 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.
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.