Lavona

Girl name

Lavona has been given to 1,796 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It peaked in 1934.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,796

Peak year

1934 (52 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1902

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Lavona — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lavonunisex

11,359 babies since 1896

Lavinagirl

6,781 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Lavona?

Lavona has been given to 1,796 babies in the U.S. since 1902. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Lavona peak?

Lavona peaked in 1934, when 52 babies were given the name.

Is Lavona a girl or boy name?

Lavona is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Lavona are girls).

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