Total births
48
Boys' name · since 1926
Lavor
Since 1926, U.S. Social Security records show 48 babies named Lavor, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 48
- total births
- 1926–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Lavor sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 48 recorded since 1926.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lavor has been recorded 48 times among boys since 1926, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1926 to 1984.
- 48 total births
- 1926–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
48 boys have been named Lavor since 1926, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 48
- total births
- 1926–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Lavor was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
11 babies were named Lavor in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Lavor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lavor's SSA record in two at 1979 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 1926, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lavor at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1926
Lavor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1926–1984
- Peak year (1977)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Lavor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Lavor's strongest decade.
28 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Lavor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 28 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lavor? ▼
Since 1926, Social Security records show 48 babies named Lavor. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 11 births.
When was Lavor most popular? ▼
Lavor was most popular in the 1970s decade with 28 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Lavor been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lavor since 1926 -- 59 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Lavor? ▼
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 Lavor's data
- Lavor's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (28 total births) through the 1980s (15) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Lavor
Nearby Names Like Lavor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lavor
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 Lavor side by side: Lavor vs Laverne Lavor vs Lavern Lavor vs Lavon
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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, 1926–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lavor: Baby Name Since 1926 - 48 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lavor. 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 Lavor 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.