Total births
252
Boys' name · since 1951
Lavance
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 252 babies named Lavance, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 252
- total births
- 1951–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
252 boys have been named Lavance since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lavance has been recorded 252 times among boys since 1951, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2022.
- 252 total births
- 1951–2022 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
252 boys have been named Lavance since 1951, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2022.
- 252
- total births
- 1951–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Lavance was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
14 babies were named Lavance in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Lavance's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavance's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavance at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Lavance popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2022
- Peak year (1992)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Lavance by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lavance's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Lavance births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s
1960s
40 births
- 1970s
1970s
55 births
- 1980s
1980s
72 births
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 72 births (29% of all-time use).
Lavance by state
Where Lavance concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.0% |
Illinois share of Lavance's total US births 2.0%
5 of 252 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavance? ▼
Lavance has been given to 252 babies in the U.S. since 1951, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 14 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Lavance most popular? ▼
Lavance was most popular in the 1980s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Lavance most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavance are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Lavance been used? ▼
Records for Lavance go back to 1951, giving 72 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Lavance? ▼
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 Lavance's data
- Lavance's decade-level peak was the 1980s (72 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lavances (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- 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 Lavance
Nearby Names Like Lavance
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavance
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 Lavance side by side: Lavance vs Laverne Lavance vs Lavern Lavance vs Lavon
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1951–2022 (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. "Lavance: Baby Name Since 1951 - 252 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavance. 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 Lavance 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 July 2026.