Is Lavinia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lavinia is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Lavinia?

It’s currently ranked #861 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Lavinia?

lah-VIN-ee-uh · IPA: /ləˈvɪn.i.ə/

Lavinia Girl

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlah-VIN-ee-uh / ləˈvɪn.i.ə

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: 'purity'; Italian: 'life'

Historical & Cultural Background

Lavinia is a name of Latin origin, often associated with Roman mythology. In Virgil's 'Aeneid', Lavinia is the daughter of King Latinus and is a significant figure in the story. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it has seen periods of popularity. It has also been embraced in English-speaking countries, often reflecting a classic or vintage appeal.

Trend Summary

Lavinia has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards vintage and classic names.

Variants

Vinnie
Lavi

International Variants

Lavinia (Italian)
Lavinie (French)

Famous people named Lavinia

Lavinia Fontana was a prominent Italian painter of the Renaissance known for her portraits and religious works.

Lavinia Greenlaw is a British poet and novelist recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Lavinia Stamps is an American artist known for her innovative work in textile design.

Lavinia Warren was a famous American performer and the wife of General Tom Thumb, known for her role in P.T. Barnum's circus.

Fictional characters named Lavinia

Lavinia is a character in the play 'The Rape of Lucrece' by William Shakespeare, representing themes of tragedy and loss.

Lavinia is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper, illustrating the complexities of colonial America.

Sibling Suggestions

Lydia Lucia Leona Lila Lara Lana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lavinia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lavinia has ranked as high as #791 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Lavinia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lavinia (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	10	21%
FL	8	17%
MA	7	15%
NY	6	13%
PA	6	13%
UT	6	13%
VA	5	10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	21
1881	14
1882	18
1883	20
1884	20
1885	22
1886	35
1887	20
1888	22
1889	33
1890	27
1891	27
1892	37
1893	27
1894	34
1895	32
1896	29
1897	26
1898	36
1899	25
1900	41
1901	29
1902	34
1903	25
1904	33
1905	24
1906	26
1907	32
1908	33
1909	33
1910	28
1911	24
1912	29
1913	46
1914	63
1915	67
1916	78
1917	75
1918	86
1919	82
1920	92
1921	93
1922	82
1923	89
1924	66
1925	66
1926	59
1927	70
1928	63
1929	60
1930	45
1931	48
1932	47
1933	38
1934	36
1935	44
1936	35
1937	26
1938	36
1939	27
1940	36
1941	34
1942	39
1943	20
1944	29
1945	31
1946	45
1947	36
1948	47
1949	33
1950	39
1951	32
1952	33
1953	37
1954	50
1955	25
1956	35
1957	48
1958	30
1959	33
1960	35
1961	26
1962	35
1963	40
1964	42
1965	40
1966	46
1967	42
1968	32
1969	42
1970	34
1971	32
1972	36
1973	51
1974	33
1975	34
1976	38
1977	27
1978	33
1979	32
1980	21
1981	19
1982	15
1983	21
1984	24
1985	23
1986	20
1987	22
1988	15
1989	17
1990	20
1991	21
1992	19
1993	14
1994	16
1995	18
1996	15
1997	12
1998	15
1999	21
2000	17
2001	22
2002	23
2003	20
2004	33
2005	28
2006	23
2007	36
2008	28
2009	34
2010	35
2011	39
2012	54
2013	71
2014	54
2015	63
2016	75
2017	67
2018	62
2019	66
2020	60
2021	69
2022	89
2023	78
2024	89