Lavina
Lavina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Purified, or woman from Laurentum.
Origin and history
Lavina is a classic feminine name derived from Lavinia, rooted in Roman mythology as the daughter of King Latinus and wife of Aeneas. While historically prominent, it became a moderately used standard name in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today it remains a charming vintage choice with steady, uncommon usage.
Popularity in the United States
6,781 babies in the United States have been named Lavina since 1880. It ranks #2052 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- PA (30.7 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- KS (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 245 |
| 1890-1900 | 361 |
| 1900-1910 | 424 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,007 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,178 |
| 1930-1940 | 804 |
| 1940-1950 | 484 |
| 1950-1960 | 422 |
| 1960-1970 | 309 |
| 1970-1980 | 329 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 197 |
| 2000-2010 | 238 |
| 2010-2019 | 322 |
| 2020-2029 | 231 |
Famous people named Lavina
- Lavina Fielding Anderson: Scholar, Editor
Nicknames
Vina, Vinnie
Fun facts
- The name is a variant of Lavinia, a central character in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid.
- Lavina was a regular entry in the top 1000 U.S. girls' names during the late 19th century.