Total births
457
Boys' name · since 1991
Lavontae
457 babies named Lavontae in U.S. Social Security records since 1991, with the highest year being 2007. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9324
- among boys today
- 457
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Lavontae is the #9324 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 457 recorded since 1991.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lavontae has been recorded 457 times among boys since 1991, currently ranked #9324 nationally and more common than 35% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #9324 among boys today
- 457 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lavontae is currently the #9324 boys' name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 457 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9324
- among boys today
- 457
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Lavontae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9324
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Lavontae was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
23 babies were named Lavontae in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Lavontae compares
457 Top 45% higher than 55% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lavontae's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lavontae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 457 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lavontae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Lavontae's full recorded timeline at 2008, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 7 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Lavontae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#9,324
Active since
1991
Lavontae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Lavontae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lavontae's strongest decade.
159 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Lavontae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s
2000s
159 births
- 2010s
2010s
128 births
- 2020s 60
2020s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 159 births (35% of all-time use).
Lavontae by state
Where Lavontae concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 11 | 2.4% |
Illinois share of Lavontae's total US births 2.4%
11 of 457 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavontae? ▼
457 babies have been named Lavontae since 1991. It currently ranks #9324 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 23 births.
When was Lavontae most popular? ▼
Lavontae was most popular in the 2000s decade with 159 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Lavontae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lavontae are Illinois (11 births).
How long has the name Lavontae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lavontae since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Lavontae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Laverne, Lavern, Lavon, Lavell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lavontae's data
- Lavontae's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (159 total births) through the 2020s (60) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Lavontaes (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Lavontae
Nearby Names Like Lavontae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavontae
Laverne Boy
#8331 13,246 births
Lavern Boy
#4078 10,236 births
Lavon Boy
#3282 5,113 births
Lavell Boy
#7814 2,958 births
Lavelle Boy
#6859 2,481 births
Compare Lavontae side by side: Lavontae vs Laverne Lavontae vs Lavern Lavontae vs Lavon
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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, 1991–2025 (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. "Lavontae: #9324 Boys' Name - 457 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavontae. 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 Lavontae 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.