Lavon Unisex

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lah-VAHN //ləˈvɒn//

Origin: Hebrew; French

Meaning: Hebrew: 'to be gracious'; French: 'from the town of Lavon'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lavon is believed to have roots in Hebrew, deriving from the word "lavan," which translates to "white" or "pure." This etymological origin connects to the broader Semitic linguistic family, where similar roots convey notions of brightness and clarity. The name's journey into English likely occurred through transliterations and adaptations of Hebrew names, particularly as Jewish communities migrated and integrated into various cultures, including those of English-speaking regions.

Historically, the name Lavon does not have prominent figures in biblical texts or historical records that are widely recognized, unlike other Hebrew names. However, it can be associated with the broader cultural and religious significance of names derived from Hebrew, which often carry deep meanings related to virtues, characteristics, or divine attributes.

The use of Hebrew names has been prevalent in Jewish tradition, where names are often chosen for their meanings and the hopes they embody for the individual. Culturally, names like Lavon resonate with themes of purity and virtue, aligning with the values upheld in various traditions.

The symbolic association with the color white, often linked to innocence and cleanliness, enhances its appeal in naming practices. While Lavon may not have a diminutive form widely recognized in historical texts, its phonetic structure allows for variations that could emerge in different linguistic contexts.

Overall, Lavon reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that underscores the importance of names in conveying identity and values.

Famous people named Lavon

In this section, you will find notable people named Lavon. 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 Lavon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Lavon Arnett is a former professional American football player best known for playing as a cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints.

Lavon Bell is a professional American football player best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets.

Fictional characters named Lavon

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Lavon Hayes is a fictional character from the TV series Hart of Dixie. He is the charming and well-liked mayor of Bluebell, Alabama, who often finds himself in romantic entanglements and community dilemmas.

Sibling suggestions

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

LilaLeahLanaLaraLydia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lavon. 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.

LaviniaLanaLiviaLianaLaurelLenaLola

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lavon was first seen in the United States in 1896.

Lavon has ranked as high as #825 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in Iowa, Indiana, California, Utah, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Lavon has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lavon 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 Lavon 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 Lavon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 43 43 0
2024 36 36 0
2023 42 42 0
2022 66 66 0
2021 64 64 0
2020 46 46 0
2019 52 52 0
2018 58 58 0
2017 46 46 0
2016 49 49 0
2015 58 58 0
2014 46 46 0
2013 66 66 0
2012 71 71 0
2011 55 50 5
2010 50 50 0
2009 89 84 5
2008 79 79 0
2007 64 64 0
2006 90 85 5
2005 67 67 0
2004 65 60 5
2003 45 45 0
2002 52 47 5
2001 47 47 0
2000 68 61 7
1999 39 39 0
1998 66 58 8
1997 43 43 0
1996 65 51 14
1995 50 43 7
1994 70 63 7
1993 83 72 11
1992 71 61 10
1991 76 52 24
1990 94 76 18
1989 73 60 13
1988 68 55 13
1987 66 50 16
1986 85 60 25
1985 87 65 22
1984 73 54 19
1983 71 45 26
1982 72 43 29
1981 96 69 27
1980 102 73 29
1979 84 59 25
1978 89 57 32
1977 77 49 28
1976 75 37 38
1975 56 26 30
1974 54 37 17
1973 84 32 52
1972 77 37 40
1971 72 28 44
1970 87 32 55
1969 76 32 44
1968 78 32 46
1967 69 32 37
1966 89 31 58
1965 72 27 45
1964 108 42 66
1963 91 33 58
1962 107 38 69
1961 105 33 72
1960 126 46 80
1959 109 32 77
1958 112 33 79
1957 117 30 87
1956 123 43 80
1955 101 36 65
1954 96 31 65
1953 115 38 77
1952 94 27 67
1951 113 48 65
1950 136 47 89
1949 97 35 62
1948 114 40 74
1947 120 36 84
1946 114 38 76
1945 109 33 76
1944 113 34 79
1943 152 53 99
1942 138 33 105
1941 144 44 100
1940 143 42 101
1939 148 47 101
1938 155 42 113
1937 149 36 113
1936 185 51 134
1935 145 44 101
1934 201 55 146
1933 188 58 130
1932 192 53 139
1931 168 39 129
1930 187 55 132
1929 172 54 118
1928 179 38 141
1927 175 43 132
1926 192 44 148
1925 185 43 142
1924 183 31 152
1923 179 38 141
1922 162 20 142
1921 134 36 98
1920 139 26 113
1919 122 30 92
1918 116 29 87
1917 102 23 79
1916 89 19 70
1915 118 25 93
1914 60 6 54
1913 61 8 53
1912 45 8 37
1911 26 0 26
1910 25 5 20
1909 18 0 18
1908 19 0 19
1907 22 0 22
1906 24 0 24
1905 17 0 17
1904 15 0 15
1903 9 0 9
1902 14 0 14
1901 6 0 6
1900 9 0 9
1899 5 0 5
1898 7 0 7
1897 5 0 5
1896 7 0 7

Top States for Lavon (2023)

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
IN 5
50%
TX 5
50%