Lavender
Meaninglavender flower · English
- US rank
- #1,095
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #990 in 2024
220 babies were named Lavender in the US in 2025. It has climbed 327 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lavender you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,305 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lavender, 220 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lavender would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLavender first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #990.
- Then vs nowLavender is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 82,645 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 7,305.
- TrendLavender has climbed 327 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,095. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLavender is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #480, followed by Nevada (#508) and Iowa (#565). It's in the top 1,000 in 11 states.
- MeaningIn English, Lavender means “lavender flower”.
About the name Lavender
Lavender is a girl name of English origin meaning “lavender flower”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Lavender for girls from 1962 to 2025, in 47 of those 64 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #990 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,095, with 220 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,200,000 girls |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 574,713 girls |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 302,115 girls |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 185,874 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 62,267 girls |
| 2010s | 38 | 26,476 girls |
| 2020s | 122 | 8,206 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lavender
What does the name Lavender mean?
Lavender means “lavender flower” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lavender?
Lavender has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lavender a boy or girl name?
Lavender is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lavender?
Lavender ranked #1,095 for US girls in 2025, given to 220 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#990).