Lavonne
Lavonne is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Yew wood or archer (derived from French Yvonne).
Origin and history
Lavonne is a feminine name of French origin, created as a variant of Yvonne mixed with the popular prefix 'La-'. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a vintage choice that is rarely used for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
16,443 babies in the United States have been named Lavonne since 1880. It ranks #1197 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MN (18.5 %)
- IA (14.6 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- WI (7 %)
- SD (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 70 |
| 1910-1920 | 674 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,554 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,276 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,077 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,498 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,762 |
| 1970-1980 | 892 |
| 1980-1990 | 386 |
| 1990-2000 | 162 |
| 2000-2010 | 47 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lavonne
- Lavonne Ide: Politician
Nicknames
Vonnie, Vonne
Fun facts
- The name developed as an American elaboration combining the French prefix 'La-' with the traditional name Yvonne.
- Lavonne reached its highest U.S. popularity in the 1930s and 1940s before gradually fading from common use.