Lavar
Every Lavar since 1915 — 2,086 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lavar
Lavar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,268 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,086 American babies have been named Lavar. Its peak came in 1977, when 279 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lavar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lavar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,268 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,524 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,563 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,847 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,393 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,936 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #7,905 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,684 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,347 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,615 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,292 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,961 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,923 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,921 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,227 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,696 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,485 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,194 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,780 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33 | #3,052 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37 | #2,710 |
| 2002 | — | — | 34 | #2,797 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,032 |
| 2000 | — | — | 31 | #2,898 |
| 1995 | — | — | 16 | #3,979 |
| 1990 | — | — | 32 | #2,243 |
| 1985 | — | — | 51 | #1,366 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,315 | 111 | #840 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,223 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,630 |
| 1930 | — | — | 11 | #2,536 |
| 1925 | — | — | 6 | #3,982 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,134 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lavar in 2025?
Lavar ranked #10,268 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lavar?
2,086 babies have been named Lavar in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lavar most popular?
Lavar peaked in 1977, when 279 newborns received the name.
Is Lavar a boy or girl name?
Lavar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lavar rising or falling?
Lavar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.