Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Lavance

Name: Popularity of the name Lavance in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lavance, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#4,114 (1992)

Total Babies

252

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

2022

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#4114

Peak Rank

252

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lavance

Lavance first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 14 Lavances were born — ranking #4,114 that year. As of 2026, Lavance ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 252 Lavances have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Lavance

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lavance is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Leavens
Loven
Livens
Levens
Levins
Leaven
Levin
Lavigne
Levon
Levan
Levas
Lovins

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavance

What does the name Lavance mean?

Lavance is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lavance in 2026?

In 2026, Lavance ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lavance most popular?

Lavance reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #4,114 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lavance most popular?

Lavance has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lavance.

Is Lavance a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lavance is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lavance?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavance include Agustus, Jorgen, Esmeralda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lavance

Lavance is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 252 births in the dataset. Lavance's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #4,114. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavance's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.