Lavon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
44% Masculine / 56% Feminine
Meaning:
Lavon means 'white' or 'moon' in Hebrew and can also mean 'lion' in French.
Meaning of the Name Lavon
Lavon is a variant of the Hebrew name Lavonah, which means 'white' or 'moon'. It is a unisex name and is derived from the biblical Hebrew word for 'white'. In the Hebrew Bible, the word is often used to describe purity or innocence. Lavon can also be a variant of the French name Léon, which means 'lion'.
Popularity of the Name Lavon
The popularity for the name Lavon peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 152 births, which ranked number 1,109 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Lavon had the most female births in 1924 with 152, which ranked number 604 out of 5,900 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2006 with 85, which ranked number 1,669 out of 14,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Lavon has declined over the last ten years from 71 births to 65 births, a decline of -8.45%. Among males, Lavon has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 71 births to 65 births, a decline of -8.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lavon
- 20 Year Trend of Lavon: 25.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Lavon: -8.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lavon: -8.45%
Popularity of Lavon by State
For males, Lavon was most popular in Midwestern states with 14 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IL, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lavon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 7 | 1044 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 7 | 901 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lavon
- Total Births of Lavon: 64 (-0.88%)
- Male Births of Lavon: 64 (-0.88%)
Given the downward trend of Lavon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 64 births in 2024. Male births for Lavon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 64 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.88%.