Total births
2,481
Unisex name · since 1913
Lavelle
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 2,481 babies named Lavelle, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6859
- among boys today
- 2,481
- born since 1913
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lavelle is the #6859 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 2,481 recorded since 1913.
Lavelle has 2,481 recorded births among boys since 1913, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6859 as of the latest data, more common than 52% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #6859 among boys today
- 2,481 born since 1913
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lavelle is currently the #6859 unisex name in America, more common than 52% of boys - 2,481 born since 1913, peaking in the 1980s.
- #6859
- among boys today
- 2,481
- born since 1913
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other boys
Lavelle vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6859
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 52% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Lavelle was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
54 babies were named Lavelle in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
How Lavelle compares
2,481 Top 19% higher than 81% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lavelle's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lavelle | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,481 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 54 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lavelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lavelle splits its recorded history at 1969: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1949 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lavelle at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1989
Current rank
#6,859
Active since
1913
Lavelle popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1989)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Lavelle popularity over time - girls
1,588 total births recorded since 1903 (Lavelle as girls' name)
Lavelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Lavelle's strongest decade.
392 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Lavelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 85
1910s
85 births
- 1920s 129
1920s
129 births
- 1930s 133
1930s
133 births
- 1940s 96
1940s
96 births
- 1950s 133
1950s
133 births
- 1960s
1960s
208 births
- 1970s
1970s
359 births
- 1980s
1980s
392 births
- 1990s
1990s
359 births
- 2000s
2000s
272 births
- 2010s
2010s
229 births
- 2020s 86
2020s
86 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 392 births (16% of all-time use).
How Lavelle compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lavelle's total volume
Lavelle vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lavelle by state
Where Lavelle concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 215 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 162 | 6.5% |
| #3 | California | | 120 | 4.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 30 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 21 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 15 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 11 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.2% |
Ohio share of Lavelle's total US births 8.7%
Even split
215 of 2,481 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavelle? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 2,481 babies named Lavelle. Today it holds rank #6859 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 54 births.
When was Lavelle most popular? ▼
Lavelle was most popular in the 1980s decade with 392 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Lavelle most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavelle are Ohio (215 births), Illinois (162 births), California (120 births).
Is Lavelle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Lavelle is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,481 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,588 births.
How long has the name Lavelle been used? ▼
Records for Lavelle go back to 1913, giving 113 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Lavelle? ▼
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 Lavelle's data
- Lavelle's decade-level peak was the 1980s (392 total births); usage has since declined to 86 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Lavelles (215 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Lavelle
Nearby Names Like Lavelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavelle
Laverne Boy
#8331 13,246 births
Lavern Boy
#4078 10,236 births
Lavon Boy
#3282 5,113 births
Lavell Boy
#7814 2,958 births
Lavar Boy
2,075 births
Compare Lavelle side by side: Lavelle vs Laverne Lavelle vs Lavern Lavelle vs Lavon
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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, 1913–2025 (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. "Lavelle: #6859 Unisex Name - 2,481 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavelle. 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 Lavelle 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.