Lavon
Lavon is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
White or pure.
Origin and history
Lavon is a given name of Hebrew origin, likely derived from Laban meaning 'white'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage as both a female and male name during the mid-20th century, though it has become extremely rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
6,246 babies in the United States have been named Lavon since 1880. It ranks #2155 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IA (15.4 %)
- UT (10.4 %)
- CA (8.2 %)
- MN (8.2 %)
- WI (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 153 |
| 1910-1920 | 611 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,327 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,238 |
| 1940-1950 | 856 |
| 1950-1960 | 751 |
| 1960-1970 | 575 |
| 1970-1980 | 361 |
| 1980-1990 | 219 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 27 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Lavon reached its highest usage in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s.
- The name stems from the Hebrew root word for white, historically associated with purity.