Lavina
Meaningwoman of Lavinium · English form of Lavinia
- US rank
- #2,957
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #348 in 1885
56 babies were named Lavina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,800 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lavina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 28,736 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lavina, 56 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lavina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLavina has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Lavinas, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1885, when it ranked #348. Today it's #2,957, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLavina is 2.9× 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 28,736.
- TrendLavina has climbed 1,800 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,957. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLavina is an English form of Lavinia, which means “woman of Lavinium”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Lavina
Lavina is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “woman of Lavinium”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Lavina for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1885, when it ranked #348 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,957, with 56 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 186 | 5,369 girls |
| 1890s | 163 | 6,144 girls |
| 1900s | 145 | 6,888 girls |
| 1910s | 127 | 7,863 girls |
| 1920s | 98 | 10,165 girls |
| 1930s | 76 | 13,236 girls |
| 1940s | 34 | 29,087 girls |
| 1950s | 22 | 45,372 girls |
| 1960s | 17 | 59,172 girls |
| 1970s | 21 | 46,882 girls |
| 1980s | 13 | 74,460 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 91,659 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,580 girls |
| 2010s | 18 | 54,377 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 42,105 girls |
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Questions about the name Lavina
What does the name Lavina mean?
Lavina means “woman of Lavinium” in English, as a form of Lavinia.
What is the origin of the name Lavina?
Lavina has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Lavina a boy or girl name?
Lavina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lavina?
Lavina ranked #2,957 for US girls in 2025, given to 56 babies. Its best year was 1885 (#348).