Total births
19
Boys' name · since 1977
Lavares
19 babies named Lavares in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1977. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 19
- total births
- 1977–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Lavares is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 19 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Lavares recorded 19 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1980.
- 19 total births
- 1977–1980 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
19 boys have been named Lavares since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1980.
- 19
- total births
- 1977–1980
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Lavares was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
7 babies were named Lavares in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lavares's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavares's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavares at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Lavares popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1980
- Peak year (1977)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Lavares by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lavares's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Lavares births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 13 births (68% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavares? ▼
19 babies have been named Lavares since 1977. It was last recorded in 1980. The peak year was 1977 with 7 births.
When was Lavares most popular? ▼
Lavares was most popular in the 1970s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Lavares been used? ▼
Records for Lavares go back to 1977, giving 4 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Lavares? ▼
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 Lavares's data
- Lavares's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1980s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Lavares
Nearby Names Like Lavares
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavares
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 Lavares side by side: Lavares vs Laverne Lavares vs Lavern Lavares vs Lavon
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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, 1977–1980 (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. "Lavares: Baby Name Since 1977 - 19 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavares. 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 Lavares 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.