Lavell
Every Lavell since 1913 — 3,285 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lavell
Lavell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,464 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 3,285 American babies have been named Lavell — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1985, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Lavell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lavell 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 | — | — | 11 | #7,464 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,083 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,381 |
| 2022 | — | — | 20 | #4,951 |
| 2021 | — | — | 16 | #5,685 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,876 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,065 |
| 2018 | — | — | 26 | #4,061 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,732 |
| 2016 | — | — | 25 | #4,156 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,195 |
| 2014 | — | — | 35 | #3,186 |
| 2013 | — | — | 31 | #3,462 |
| 2012 | — | — | 33 | #3,336 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,745 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,419 |
| 2009 | — | — | 42 | #2,874 |
| 2008 | — | — | 46 | #2,703 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44 | #2,748 |
| 2006 | — | — | 33 | #3,281 |
| 2005 | — | — | 23 | #4,001 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31 | #3,192 |
| 2003 | — | — | 44 | #2,413 |
| 2002 | — | — | 40 | #2,493 |
| 2001 | — | — | 40 | #2,460 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,383 |
| 1995 | — | — | 50 | #1,767 |
| 1990 | — | — | 50 | #1,648 |
| 1985 | — | — | 58 | #1,264 |
| 1980 | — | — | 48 | #1,367 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,561 | 24 | #1,979 |
| 1970 | — | — | 38 | #1,361 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,079 | 26 | #1,541 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,877 | 23 | #1,717 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,940 |
| 1950 | — | — | 9 | #2,685 |
| 1945 | — | — | 14 | #1,894 |
| 1940 | — | — | 14 | #1,945 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,656 | 9 | #2,631 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,204 | 15 | #2,023 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,700 | 9 | #3,043 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,413 | 13 | #2,397 |
| 1915 | 6 | #4,029 | 12 | #2,248 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lavell in 2025?
Lavell ranked #7,464 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lavell?
3,285 babies have been named Lavell in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lavell most popular?
Lavell peaked in 1985, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Lavell a boy or girl name?
Lavell is used for both: about 10% of babies named Lavell have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Lavell rising or falling?
Lavell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.