Total births
204
Boys' name · since 1921
Laval
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 204 babies named Laval, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 204
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Laval is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 204 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Laval has been recorded 204 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2008.
- 204 total births
- 1921–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
204 boys have been named Laval since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 204
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Laval was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
9 babies were named Laval in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Laval's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laval's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laval at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Laval popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2008
- Peak year (1955)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Laval by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Laval's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Laval births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 6
1920s
6 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1940s
1940s
20 births
- 1950s
1950s
38 births
- 1960s
1960s
49 births
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 49 births (24% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laval? ▼
Laval has been given to 204 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 9 babies were born in 1955, its single highest year.
When was Laval most popular? ▼
Laval was most popular in the 1960s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
How long has the name Laval been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Laval since 1921 -- 88 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Laval? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laverne, Lavern, Lavon, Lavell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Laval's data
- Laval's decade-level peak was the 1960s (49 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Laval
Nearby Names Like Laval
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laval
Laverne Boy
#8331 13,246 births
Lavern Boy
#4078 10,236 births
Lavon Boy
#3282 5,113 births
Lavell Boy
#7814 2,958 births
Lavelle Boy
#6859 2,481 births
Compare Laval side by side: Laval vs Laverne Laval vs Lavern Laval vs Lavon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Laval: Baby Name Since 1921 - 204 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laval. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Laval draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.