Total births
55
Boys' name · since 1977
Lavarr
55 babies named Lavarr in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1977–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Lavarr is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 55 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Lavarr recorded 55 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 1991.
- 55 total births
- 1977–1991 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
55 boys have been named Lavarr since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1991.
- 55
- total births
- 1977–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Lavarr was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
14 babies were named Lavarr in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Lavarr's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavarr's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavarr at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Lavarr popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1991
- Peak year (1978)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Lavarr by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lavarr's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Lavarr births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
25 births
- 1980s
1980s
25 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 25 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavarr? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 55 babies named Lavarr. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 14 births.
When was Lavarr most popular? ▼
Lavarr was most popular in the 1970s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Lavarr been used? ▼
Lavarr has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 15 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Lavarr? ▼
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 Lavarr's data
- Lavarr's decade-level peak was the 1970s (25 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- 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 Lavarr
Nearby Names Like Lavarr
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavarr
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 Lavarr side by side: Lavarr vs Laverne Lavarr vs Lavern Lavarr 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, 1977–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lavarr: Baby Name Since 1977 - 55 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavarr. 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 Lavarr 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.