Lavonia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Lavonia has its roots in Latin, originating from the word for 'to wash,' and is associated with purity and cleanliness. It has evolved through various forms over time and gained popularity in the United States in the late 19th century. The name is often seen as elegant and classic, with few notable bearers.

The name Lavonia is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lavonia has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Lavonia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1463rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1620th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2417th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3157th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8891st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Lavonia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lavonia"

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Pronunciation

/ləˈvoʊniə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Lavonia is derived from the Latin word 'lavare,' which means 'to wash.' It is often associated with the region of Lavonia, a historical area in Italy.

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Meaning

purity, cleanliness

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Language Evolution

Lavonia, Lavon, Lavonnie

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Historical Usage

The name Lavonia gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting a trend for names that evoke a sense of nature and beauty.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lavon, Lavonnie, Vonia

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Lavonia is considered a unique and somewhat vintage name, often perceived as elegant and classic.

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Famous People

Lavonia L. McCoy, an American educator

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lavonia"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Lavonia"

"Lavonia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1463rd of 9107 521
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1620th of 9204 444
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2417th of 12526 411
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 3157th of 19264 349
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8891st of 27321 117

Regional Popularity of "Lavonia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Lavonia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 46.11%
1091st/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 53.08%
1249th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 57.59%
1643rd/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
3483rd/3483
75.78%
2666th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Lavonia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Lavonia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.