Lavette
Lavette is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationLavette peaked in 1967, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lavette you'd meet today is about 58 years old.
- HistoryLavette first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
US births per million girls, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Lavette
Lavette is a girl name of Latin origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Latin names
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Lavette
What is the origin of the name Lavette?
Lavette is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Lavette a boy or girl name?
Lavette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lavette?
Lavette is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #1,336 in 1967, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Lavette?
Lavette is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.