Lavender Girl

Popularity: #693 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationLAV-en-der / /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: 'lavender plant'; English: 'purple flower'

Historical & Cultural Background

Lavender is derived from the Latin word 'lavare', meaning 'to wash', as the plant was historically used in baths and for its fragrance. It has been associated with purity and cleanliness throughout history. In medieval times, lavender was used for its medicinal properties and as a culinary herb. The flower has also been a symbol of love and devotion in various cultures.

Trend Summary

Lavender has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

LilaLilacSapphireAmethystScarletCoralCeruleanIndigo

Variants

  • Lav
  • Lavi

International Variants

  • Lavande (French)
  • Lavanda (Spanish)
  • Lila (Arabic)

Famous people named Lavender

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Fictional characters named Lavender

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lavender was first seen in the United States in 1962. Lavender has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Lavender has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lavender (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 25
13%
CA 18
9%
MO 13
7%
NY 12
6%
OH 12
6%
NC 10
5%
IL 10
5%
FL 9
5%
MN 8
4%
OR 8
4%
CO 7
4%
UT 7
4%
VA 7
4%
GA 7
4%
KY 6
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19625
19726
19745
19776
197910
19806
19815
19835
19845
19859
198610
19875
19885
19897
19907
199110
19945
19965
199719
199823
199927
200022
200132
200231
200320
200426
200532
200637
200731
200829
200937
201024
201135
201253
201348
201448
201561
201685
201786
2018101
2019115
2020153
2021157
2022189
2023203
2024258