Lavoris
A given name derived from the English word "lavatory", potentially signifying cleanliness or hygiene.
Name Census estimates that about 333 living Americans carry the first name Lavoris. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 56.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Lavoris today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavoris births was 1962 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavoris. 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
333
~ 1 in 1,029,292 Americans
Peak year
1962
46 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
2006 SSA rank
#4,966
Tracked since 1961
Gender
Gender distribution for Lavoris
Lavoris is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 375 total registrations, 212 (56.5%) were male and 163 (43.5%) were female.
Lavoris as a male name
- Ranked #13,201 in 2006
- 5 male births in 2006
- Peak: 1985 (15 births)
Lavoris as a female name
- Ranked #4,966 in 1968
- 9 female births in 1968
- Peak: 1962 (39 births)
Popularity
Lavoris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavoris from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 182 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lavoris 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 Lavoris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lavoris' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. North Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas recorded the most babies named Lavoris, while Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lavoris
The name Lavoris is believed to have originated from the Latin word "lavoris," which means "to wash" or "to cleanse." This name first gained popularity in the late 19th century when it was adopted as the brand name for a popular mouthwash product manufactured by the Lavoris Chemical Company.
While the name Lavoris itself does not have a rich historical or cultural background, its Latin root word "lavoris" can be traced back to ancient Roman times. The Romans placed a great emphasis on personal hygiene and grooming, and the use of mouthwash and other oral care products was not uncommon among the upper classes.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Lavoris are found in advertising materials and product catalogs from the late 1800s and early 1900s, when the Lavoris Chemical Company began marketing its mouthwash product. It is unlikely that the name was used as a given name for individuals prior to its commercial adoption.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Lavoris, primarily as a result of the mouthwash brand's popularity. One such individual was Lavoris J. Montague (1887-1962), an American entrepreneur and businessman who played a key role in the early marketing and distribution of the Lavoris mouthwash product.
Another notable figure was Lavoris P. Wellman (1912-1997), an American chemist and inventor who worked for the Lavoris Chemical Company and was credited with developing several innovative mouthwash formulations.
In the field of advertising, Lavoris T. Hawkins (1926-2008) was a prominent figure who led several successful marketing campaigns for the Lavoris brand in the mid-20th century.
Lavoris R. Sinclair (1938-2015) was a businesswoman and philanthropist who served as the CEO of the Lavoris Chemical Company for several decades, overseeing its growth and expansion during the latter half of the 20th century.
Finally, Lavoris M. Delaney (1952-present) is a contemporary author and historian who has written extensively about the history of the Lavoris brand and its impact on the oral care industry.
It is important to note that while these individuals shared the name Lavoris, it is unlikely that the name was given to them at birth, but rather adopted or used as a professional moniker in association with the Lavoris brand.
People
Lavoris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavoris 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
Lavoris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavoris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 333 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavoris 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 1,029,292 US residents.
Is Lavoris a common name?
We classify Lavoris 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, 375 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavoris most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavoris was 1962, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavoris is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lavoris a male name?
Yes, 56.5% of people registered as Lavoris 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.