Lavontay
A variant spelling of Lavonte, a masculine name of uncertain origin possibly meaning "helper".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Lavontay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lavontay today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavontay births was 2003 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavontay. 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
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2003
10 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,305
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Lavontay: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavontay from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 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
Lavontay 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 Lavontay 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 Lavontay
The given name Lavontay is a modern American name that appears to be a combination of the French name Lavon and the English suffix 'tay'. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, emerging primarily in the African-American community.
The name Lavon has its roots in the French language and is believed to be derived from the Old French name 'Lavoine', which means 'the oat'. This name was initially used as a surname in France, and later adopted as a given name. The suffix 'tay' is a common ending found in many African-American names, often used to create unique and distinctive names.
While there are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Lavontay, its rise in popularity coincides with the cultural movement towards creating unique and personalized names within the African-American community in the latter part of the 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Lavontay can be found in the birth records of the United States in the late 1980s and early 1990s. However, it is important to note that the name remains relatively uncommon, and its usage is primarily concentrated within certain regions and communities.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Lavontay:
1. Lavontay Lawson (born 1995), an American football player who played for the University of Louisville.
2. Lavontay Calhoun (born 1997), an American basketball player who played for the University of Cincinnati.
3. Lavontay Carr (born 1992), an American singer and songwriter known for his work in the R&B and gospel genres.
4. Lavontay Jones (born 1989), an American artist and painter whose works have been exhibited in various galleries across the United States.
5. Lavontay Williams (born 1994), an American entrepreneur and founder of a successful technology startup based in Silicon Valley.
While the name Lavontay is relatively new and its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, it has gained a foothold within certain communities and has been borne by a few notable individuals across various fields.
People
Lavontay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavontay 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
Lavontay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavontay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavontay 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 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Lavontay a common name?
We classify Lavontay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavontay most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavontay was 2003, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavontay is about 21 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 Lavontay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lavontay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lavontay 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 Lavontay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lavontay 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 Lavontay 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 have Lavontay as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.