Total births
1,185
Girls' name · since 1947
Lavette
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 1,185 babies named Lavette, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,185
- total births
- 1947–2016
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1,185 girls have been named Lavette since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lavette recorded 1,185 times among girls since 1947, 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 1947 to 2016.
- 1,185 total births
- 1947–2016 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,185 girls have been named Lavette since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2016.
- 1,185
- total births
- 1947–2016
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Lavette was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
67 babies were named Lavette in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Lavette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lavette splits its recorded history at 1975: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1967 peak of 67 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lavette at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Lavette popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2016
- Peak year (1967)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Lavette popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1911 (Lavette as boys' name)
Lavette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lavette's strongest decade.
409 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Lavette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s 77
1950s
77 births
- 1960s
1960s
409 births
- 1970s
1970s
375 births
- 1980s
1980s
211 births
- 1990s 89
1990s
89 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 409 births (35% of all-time use).
How Lavette 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 Lavette's total volume
Lavette vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lavette by state
Where Lavette concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 34 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 32 | 2.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 20 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 16 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 0.9% |
California share of Lavette's total US births 6.9%
Even split
82 of 1,185 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavette? ▼
Lavette has been given to 1,185 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 67 babies were born in 1967, its single highest year.
When was Lavette most popular? ▼
Lavette was most popular in the 1960s decade with 409 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
Where is Lavette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavette are California (82 births), Illinois (34 births), New York (32 births).
How long has the name Lavette been used? ▼
Records for Lavette go back to 1947, giving 70 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Lavette? ▼
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 Lavette's data
- Lavette's decade-level peak was the 1960s (409 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lavettes (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Lavette
Nearby Names Like Lavette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavette
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 Lavette side by side: Lavette vs Laverne Lavette vs Lavonne Lavette 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, 1947–2016 (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. "Lavette: Baby Name Since 1947 - 1,185 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavette. 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 Lavette 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.