Total births
1,186
Girls' name · since 1913
Lavetta
1,186 babies named Lavetta in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1965. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,186
- total births
- 1913–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Lavetta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,186 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Lavetta recorded 1,186 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1993.
- 1,186 total births
- 1913–1993 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,186 girls have been named Lavetta since 1913, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1993.
- 1,186
- total births
- 1913–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Lavetta was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
31 babies were named Lavetta in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Lavetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavetta's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavetta at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Lavetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1993
- Peak year (1965)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Lavetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lavetta's strongest decade.
256 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Lavetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 55
1910s
55 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1930s
1930s
120 births
- 1940s
1940s
125 births
- 1950s
1950s
175 births
- 1960s
1960s
256 births
- 1970s
1970s
188 births
- 1980s
1980s
126 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 256 births (22% of all-time use).
How Lavetta 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 Lavetta's total volume
Lavetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lavetta by state
Where Lavetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Florida share of Lavetta's total US births 0.4%
Even split
5 of 1,186 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavetta? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 1,186 babies named Lavetta. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 31 births.
When was Lavetta most popular? ▼
Lavetta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 256 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Lavetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavetta are Florida (5 births), Illinois (5 births), Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Lavetta been used? ▼
Records for Lavetta go back to 1913, giving 81 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Lavetta? ▼
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 Lavetta's data
- Lavetta's decade-level peak was the 1960s (256 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Lavettas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Lavetta
Nearby Names Like Lavetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavetta
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 Lavetta side by side: Lavetta vs Laverne Lavetta vs Lavonne Lavetta vs Lavern
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, 1913–1993 (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. "Lavetta: Baby Name Since 1913 - 1,186 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavetta. 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 Lavetta 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.