Total births
31
Girls' name · since 1921
Lavola
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Lavola, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1921–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
Lavola is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 31 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Lavola recorded 31 times among girls since 1921, 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 1921 to 1931.
- 31 total births
- 1921–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 81% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 girls have been named Lavola since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 31
- total births
- 1921–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 81%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
81% of everyone ever named Lavola was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
9 babies were named Lavola in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Lavola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavola's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavola at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Lavola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1931
- Peak year (1921)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Lavola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lavola's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 81% of all-time use.
Lavola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
25 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 25 births (81% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavola? ▼
31 babies have been named Lavola since 1921. It was last recorded in 1931. The peak year was 1921 with 9 births.
When was Lavola most popular? ▼
Lavola was most popular in the 1920s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Lavola been used? ▼
Lavola has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 11 years of data through 1931.
What names are similar to Lavola? ▼
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 Lavola's data
- Lavola's decade-level peak was the 1920s (25 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Lavola
Nearby Names Like Lavola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavola
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 Lavola side by side: Lavola vs Laverne Lavola vs Lavonne Lavola 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, 1921–1931 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lavola: Baby Name Since 1921 - 31 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavola. 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 Lavola 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.