Lavonda
Lavonda is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationLavonda peaked in 1968, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Lavonda you'd meet today is about 57 years old.
- HistoryLavonda first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
US births per million girls, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Lavonda
Lavonda is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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:American names
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Lavonda
What is the origin of the name Lavonda?
Lavonda is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).
Is Lavonda a boy or girl name?
Lavonda is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lavonda?
Lavonda is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #920 in 1968, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Lavonda?
Lavonda is an American girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.