Total births
1,901
Girls' name · since 1880
Lavonia
1,901 babies named Lavonia in U.S. Social Security records since 1880, with the highest year being 1923. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,901
- total births
- 1880–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
Lavonia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,901 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lavonia has been recorded 1,901 times among girls since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1994.
- 1,901 total births
- 1880–1994 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,901 girls have been named Lavonia since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1994.
- 1,901
- total births
- 1880–1994
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Lavonia was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
37 babies were named Lavonia in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Lavonia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavonia's SSA record in two at 1942 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavonia at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Lavonia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1994
- Peak year (1923)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Lavonia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lavonia's strongest decade.
289 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Lavonia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 16
1880s
16 births
- 1890s 38
1890s
38 births
- 1900s 85
1900s
85 births
- 1910s
1910s
202 births
- 1920s
1920s
289 births
- 1930s
1930s
272 births
- 1940s
1940s
234 births
- 1950s
1950s
199 births
- 1960s
1960s
209 births
- 1970s
1970s
227 births
- 1980s 113
1980s
113 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 289 births (15% of all-time use).
How Lavonia 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 Lavonia's total volume
Lavonia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lavonia by state
Where Lavonia concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 187 | 9.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 52 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 26 | 1.4% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.3% |
Georgia share of Lavonia's total US births 9.8%
Even split
187 of 1,901 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavonia? ▼
1,901 babies have been named Lavonia since 1880. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1923 with 37 births.
When was Lavonia most popular? ▼
Lavonia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 289 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Lavonia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavonia are Georgia (187 births), Texas (52 births), Alabama (26 births).
How long has the name Lavonia been used? ▼
Records for Lavonia go back to 1880, giving 115 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Lavonia? ▼
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 Lavonia's data
- Lavonia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (289 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Lavonias (187 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Lavonia
Nearby Names Like Lavonia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavonia
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16,443 births
Lavern Girl
6,845 births
Lavina Girl
#4297 6,781 births
Lavon Girl
6,246 births
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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, 1880–1994 (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. "Lavonia: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,901 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavonia. 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 Lavonia 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.