Lavon
Lavon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
White or pure.
Origin and history
Lavon is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Laban meaning 'white'. It has been used moderately in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It functions as a classic name with biblical roots.
Popularity in the United States
5,113 babies in the United States have been named Lavon since 1880. It ranks #1709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1630.
States where it is most popular
- IN (17 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
- PA (8 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 153 |
| 1920-1930 | 373 |
| 1930-1940 | 480 |
| 1940-1950 | 388 |
| 1950-1960 | 365 |
| 1960-1970 | 346 |
| 1970-1980 | 394 |
| 1980-1990 | 574 |
| 1990-2000 | 558 |
| 2000-2010 | 639 |
| 2010-2019 | 546 |
| 2020-2029 | 297 |
Famous people named Lavon
- Lavon Kirkland: Football player, Coach
Fun facts
- Lavon is a variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Laban.
- The name has consistently appeared in U.S. birth statistics over the last century.