Total births
1,552
Girls' name · since 1893
Laveta
Since 1893, U.S. Social Security records show 1,552 babies named Laveta, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,552
- total births
- 1893–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1,552 girls have been named Laveta since 1893, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Laveta has 1,552 recorded births among girls since 1893, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 1985.
- 1,552 total births
- 1893–1985 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,552 girls have been named Laveta since 1893, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1985.
- 1,552
- total births
- 1893–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Laveta was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
43 babies were named Laveta in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Laveta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Laveta's SSA record in two at 1944 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1893, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Laveta at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Laveta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–1985
- Peak year (1927)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Laveta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Laveta's strongest decade.
343 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Laveta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 34
1900s
34 births
- 1910s
1910s
234 births
- 1920s
1920s
343 births
- 1930s
1930s
308 births
- 1940s
1940s
185 births
- 1950s
1950s
181 births
- 1960s
1960s
146 births
- 1970s 77
1970s
77 births
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 343 births (22% of all-time use).
How Laveta 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 Laveta's total volume
Laveta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Laveta by state
Where Laveta concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 190 | 12.2% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 92 | 5.9% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 48 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 33 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 22 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Colorado | | 11 | 0.7% |
Oklahoma share of Laveta's total US births 12.2%
Even split
190 of 1,552 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Laveta? ▼
Laveta has been given to 1,552 babies in the U.S. since 1893, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 43 babies were born in 1927, its single highest year.
When was Laveta most popular? ▼
Laveta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 343 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Laveta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Laveta are Oklahoma (190 births), Missouri (92 births), Kansas (48 births).
How long has the name Laveta been used? ▼
Laveta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1893, spanning 93 years of data through 1985.
What names are similar to Laveta? ▼
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 Laveta's data
- Laveta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (343 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Lavetas (190 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 Laveta
Nearby Names Like Laveta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Laveta
Laverne Girl
42,878 births
Lavonne Girl
16,443 births
Lavern Girl
6,845 births
Lavina Girl
#4297 6,781 births
Lavon Girl
6,246 births
Compare Laveta side by side: Laveta vs Laverne Laveta vs Lavonne Laveta vs Lavern
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1893–1985 (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. "Laveta: Baby Name Since 1893 - 1,552 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/laveta. 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 Laveta 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.