Lavelle Unisex

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: luh-VEL /ləˈvɛl/

Origin: French; Irish

Meaning: French: 'the valley'; Irish: 'of the valley'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lavelle has its roots in the Old French surname "Lavelle," which is derived from the word "val," meaning "valley." This surname was introduced to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066, as many French names were adopted into the English lexicon during this period. The transition from the Old French to English involved the adaptation of the name into various forms, with Lavelle being one of the more recognizable variants that emerged in the English-speaking world.

Historically, the name Lavelle has been associated with various notable figures, particularly in the context of French nobility and land ownership. The surname was borne by several families in medieval France, where it was often linked to specific regions or estates.

In the 19th century, Lavelle appeared in various records, including census documents and civil registries, indicating its continued use and adaptation within English-speaking populations. While not directly tied to prominent biblical figures or saints, the name carries a sense of heritage that reflects the blending of cultures following the Norman influence.

Culturally, Lavelle evokes imagery of pastoral landscapes due to its etymological connection to valleys. This association with nature and geography has contributed to its resonance in literature and art, where names reflecting the natural world often symbolize peace and tranquility.

The name may also have diminutive forms, such as "Vell," which, while less common, can be found in familial or affectionate contexts. Overall, Lavelle encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in its historical journey from Old French to contemporary usage.

Famous people named Lavelle

In this section, you will find notable people named Lavelle. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lavelle who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lavelle who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lavelle Hawkins is a former professional American football wide receiver best known for playing with the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco 49ers.

Lavelle Smith Jr. is a choreographer and dancer best known for his work with Janet Jackson and his contributions to various music videos and live performances.

Fictional characters named Lavelle

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Lavelle is a fictional character from the film The Last Dragon. He is a young man who aspires to become a martial arts master and faces various challenges on his journey to self-discovery.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lavelle, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lavelle. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lavelle was first seen in the United States in 1903.

Lavelle has ranked as high as #1595 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Ohio, Illinois, California, Texas, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Lavelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lavelle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lavelle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lavelle.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 12 0
2024 20 12 8
2023 15 15 0
2022 19 19 0
2021 18 18 0
2020 10 10 0
2019 24 19 5
2018 25 25 0
2017 17 17 0
2016 23 23 0
2015 22 22 0
2014 23 23 0
2013 20 20 0
2012 42 36 6
2011 25 25 0
2010 19 19 0
2009 28 28 0
2008 30 30 0
2007 37 32 5
2006 21 21 0
2005 33 33 0
2004 24 24 0
2003 31 31 0
2002 18 18 0
2001 26 26 0
2000 29 29 0
1999 17 17 0
1998 30 30 0
1997 37 37 0
1996 32 32 0
1995 39 39 0
1994 28 28 0
1993 36 36 0
1992 58 51 7
1991 48 43 5
1990 54 46 8
1989 59 54 5
1988 58 51 7
1987 33 33 0
1986 48 42 6
1985 41 41 0
1984 31 31 0
1983 53 43 10
1982 39 32 7
1981 42 37 5
1980 35 28 7
1979 36 29 7
1978 43 35 8
1977 49 36 13
1976 46 37 9
1975 57 43 14
1974 42 33 9
1973 40 28 12
1972 58 45 13
1971 52 40 12
1970 42 33 9
1969 38 27 11
1968 28 23 5
1967 39 23 16
1966 36 25 11
1965 35 20 15
1964 31 24 7
1963 28 18 10
1962 19 11 8
1961 30 16 14
1960 34 21 13
1959 24 12 12
1958 28 18 10
1957 26 13 13
1956 26 17 9
1955 26 16 10
1954 24 17 7
1953 18 11 7
1952 23 9 14
1951 22 11 11
1950 21 9 12
1949 18 5 13
1948 18 10 8
1947 30 16 14
1946 16 7 9
1945 18 8 10
1944 20 8 12
1943 27 8 19
1942 27 15 12
1941 28 10 18
1940 27 9 18
1939 37 10 27
1938 40 13 27
1937 47 19 28
1936 36 8 28
1935 41 9 32
1934 40 17 23
1933 55 12 43
1932 37 17 20
1931 36 11 25
1930 49 17 32
1929 43 10 33
1928 64 17 47
1927 47 15 32
1926 54 15 39
1925 56 9 47
1924 47 9 38
1923 51 15 36
1922 61 16 45
1921 62 12 50
1920 51 11 40
1919 54 14 40
1918 57 14 43
1917 65 10 55
1916 53 10 43
1915 53 19 34
1914 32 10 22
1913 27 8 19
1912 23 0 23
1911 5 0 5
1910 12 0 12
1909 10 0 10
1908 6 0 6
1907 12 0 12
1906 7 0 7
1905 5 0 5
1904 7 0 7
1903 8 0 8

Top States for Lavelle (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
100%