Lavorn
A unisex name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Lavorn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.7% of registrations being male. The average person named Lavorn today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lavorn births was 1944 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lavorn. 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 Lavorn is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lavorns were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lavorn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1944
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,302
Tracked since 1944
Gender
Gender distribution for Lavorn
Lavorn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 10 (66.7%) were male and 5 (33.3%) were female.
Lavorn as a male name
- Ranked #4,302 in 1957
- 5 male births in 1957
- Peak: 1944 (5 births)
Lavorn as a female name
- Ranked #7,101 in 1962
- 5 female births in 1962
- Peak: 1962 (5 births)
Popularity
Lavorn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lavorn from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 5 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
Lavorn 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 Lavorn 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 Lavorn
The name Lavorn is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic words "lavu" and "hurn," which roughly translate to "praise" and "horn," respectively. The combination of these words suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were skilled in blowing horns or trumpets, perhaps during ceremonial or celebratory occasions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lavorn can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript containing a list of Germanic personal names. This suggests that the name was in use among Germanic tribes and communities during the Early Middle Ages.
In the 11th century, a monk named Lavorn von Speyer is mentioned in the annals of the Speyer Cathedral in modern-day Germany. He is believed to have been a scribe and illuminator of manuscripts, contributing to the preservation of knowledge and cultural heritage during that era.
During the Crusades, a knight named Lavorn de Montfort is said to have fought alongside Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century. His bravery and valor were reportedly celebrated in the chronicles of the time, though specific details about his exploits have been lost to history.
In the 15th century, an Italian painter named Lavorn Ghiberti gained recognition for his work on the famous Gates of Paradise, a set of bronze doors adorning the Baptistery of Florence. His intricate sculptures and reliefs on these doors were considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art and showcased his exceptional skill as an artist.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lavorn was a 16th-century German astronomer and mathematician, Lavorn Kepler. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on planetary motion, which led to the formulation of the three laws of planetary motion now known as Kepler's Laws.
While the name Lavorn has fallen out of common usage in recent times, its rich history and connections to diverse cultures and fields serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient Germanic name.
People
Lavorn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lavorn 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
Lavorn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lavorn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lavorn 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Lavorn a common name?
We classify Lavorn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lavorn most popular?
The single biggest year for Lavorn was 1944, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lavorn is about 67 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 Lavorn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lavorn a male name?
Yes, 66.7% of people registered as Lavorn 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 Lavorn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lavorn 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 Lavorn 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 named Lavorn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.