Total births
1,091
Girls' name · since 1912
Laveda
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 1,091 babies named Laveda, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,091
- total births
- 1912–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Laveda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,091 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Laveda recorded 1,091 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2011.
- 1,091 total births
- 1912–2011 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,091 girls have been named Laveda since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,091
- total births
- 1912–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Laveda was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
28 babies were named Laveda in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Laveda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Laveda splits its recorded history at 1950: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Laveda at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Laveda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2011
- Peak year (1921)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Laveda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laveda's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Laveda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
98 births
- 1920s
1920s
206 births
- 1930s
1930s
174 births
- 1940s
1940s
164 births
- 1950s
1950s
139 births
- 1960s
1960s
124 births
- 1970s
1970s
113 births
- 1980s 57
1980s
57 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 206 births (19% of all-time use).
How Laveda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Laveda's total volume
Laveda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laveda by state
Where Laveda concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 24 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Oklahoma share of Laveda's total US births 2.2%
Even split
24 of 1,091 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laveda? ▼
Laveda has been given to 1,091 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 28 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Laveda most popular? ▼
Laveda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Laveda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laveda are Oklahoma (24 births), Arkansas (5 births), Kansas (5 births).
How long has the name Laveda been used? ▼
Laveda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 100 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Laveda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laverne, Lavonne, Lavern, Lavina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Laveda's data
- Laveda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (206 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Lavedas (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Laveda
Nearby Names Like Laveda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laveda
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Lavon Girl
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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, 1912–2011 (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. "Laveda: Baby Name Since 1912 - 1,091 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laveda. 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 Laveda 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.