Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lavonne originates from the French language, meaning 'the good' or 'the beautiful.' It evolved from 'La Vonne' to its current form. The name reflects traits of elegance and femininity. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ləˈvɒn/
Origin
French
Etymology
Lavonne is derived from the French name 'La Vonne,' which means 'the good' or 'the beautiful.' It is formed from 'la,' meaning 'the,' and 'bonne,' meaning 'good' or 'beautiful.'
Meaning
the good, the beautiful
Language Evolution
La Vonne, Lavonne
Historical Usage
Lavonne gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, as part of a trend towards unique and feminine names.
Variants & Derivatives
La Vonne, Vonne
Modern Popularity & Image
Lavonne is perceived as a vintage and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity. It has a charm that appeals to those looking for a classic yet distinctive name.
Famous People
Lavonne Andrews, American politician, Lavonne 'Pepper' Paire-Davis, American baseball player
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 496 peak births in 1935
Geographic Spread
Popular across 38 US states, with strongest presence in South Dakota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3385th of 6773 | 89 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5014th of 7552 | 33 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5593rd of 10718 | 51 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10567th of 16616 | 28 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 585th of 9107 | 2,618 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 336th of 9204 | 6,865 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 595th of 12526 | 4,615 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1107th of 19264 | 1,747 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3465th of 27321 | 462 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12872nd of 35406 | 104 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19915th of 30306 | 26 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - 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 by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
19.63% 278th/1416 |
83.39% 1150th/1379 |
67.58% 1599th/2366 |
43.87% 501st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.06% 171st/1546 |
52.19% 812th/1556 |
35.83% 843rd/2353 |
20.43% 316th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.42% 388th/2227 |
42.18% 1025th/2430 |
35.86% 1023rd/2853 |
20.18% 560th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.39% 922nd/2937 |
33.71% 1174th/3483 |
44.54% 1567th/3518 |
26.98% 1091st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
59.54% 3761st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in South Dakota across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3385th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5014th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5593rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10567th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 585th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 336th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 595th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1107th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3465th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12872nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19915th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.