Total births
180
Boys' name · since 1991
Lavante
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 180 babies named Lavante, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 180
- total births
- 1991–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Lavante is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 180 have been recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lavante has been recorded 180 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2020.
- 180 total births
- 1991–2020 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
180 boys have been named Lavante since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2020.
- 180
- total births
- 1991–2020
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Lavante was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
20 babies were named Lavante in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Lavante's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lavante splits its recorded history at 2000: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lavante at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Lavante popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2020
- Peak year (1994)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Lavante by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Lavante's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Lavante births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
120 births
- 2000s 35
2000s
35 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 120 births (67% of all-time use).
Lavante by state
Where Lavante concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 7 | 3.9% |
Illinois share of Lavante's total US births 3.9%
7 of 180 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavante? ▼
Lavante has been given to 180 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 20 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Lavante most popular? ▼
Lavante was most popular in the 1990s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Lavante most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavante are Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Lavante been used? ▼
Records for Lavante go back to 1991, giving 30 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Lavante? ▼
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 Lavante's data
- Lavante's decade-level peak was the 1990s (120 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Lavantes (7 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 Lavante
Nearby Names Like Lavante
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavante
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 Lavante side by side: Lavante vs Laverne Lavante vs Lavern Lavante 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, 1991–2020 (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. "Lavante: Baby Name Since 1991 - 180 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavante. 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 Lavante 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.