Lavona
girl nameLavona entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #955 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
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rank today
#955
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1536 |
| 1910s | #1564 |
| 1920s | #1243 |
| 1930s | #1079 |
| 1940s | #1903 |
| 1950s | #2741 |
| 1960s | #3826 |
| 1970s | #6987 |
| 1980s | #7734 |
| 1990s | #11325 |
| 2010s | #15682 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Lavona are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lavona alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lavona in 2025?
- Lavona is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lavona most popular?
- Lavona peaked in 1934, reaching #955 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lavona with classmates?
- Lavona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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