Lavell
Lavell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Of the valley, or spring.
Origin and history
Lavell is a masculine given name of French origin, likely derived from the surname Delaval or La Velle, referencing a valley. It gained usage in the United States as a given name during the 20th century. While never extremely common, it maintains steady, modest usage in modern American records.
Popularity in the United States
2,958 babies in the United States have been named Lavell since 1880. It ranks #2378 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1825.
States where it is most popular
- IL (48.4 %)
- CA (29.3 %)
- MI (9.9 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
- NY (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 129 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 118 |
| 1950-1960 | 163 |
| 1960-1970 | 270 |
| 1970-1980 | 424 |
| 1980-1990 | 455 |
| 1990-2000 | 449 |
| 2000-2010 | 368 |
| 2010-2019 | 301 |
| 2020-2029 | 102 |
Famous people named Lavell
- Lavell Crawford: Comedian, Actor
- LaVell Edwards: Football Coach
Fun facts
- Lavell originated as a French topographic surname denoting someone who lived near a valley.
- The name has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. birth records throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.