Boy · #5,096 in 2026

Lavander

Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World, primarily found across the drier, warmer regions of the Mediterranean, with an affinity for maritime breezes.

Current Rank
#5,096
Peak Rank
#5,096 (1991)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1988
First Year
1991
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#5096
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lavander

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World, primarily found across the drier, warmer regions of the Mediterranean, with an affinity for maritime breezes.

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Etymology
The English word lavender came into use in the 13th century, and is generally thought to derive from Old French lavandre , ultimately from Latin lavare from lavo (to wash), referring to the use of blue infusions of the plants for bathing. The botanic name Lavandula as used by Linnaeus is considered to be derived from this and other European vernacular names for the plants. The names widely used for some of the species, "English lavender", "French lavender" and "Spanish lavender" are all imprecisely applied. "English lavender" is commonly used for L. angustifolia , though some references say th

The Story of Lavander

Lavander first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 10 Lavanders were born — ranking #5,096 that year. As of 2026, Lavander ranks #5,096 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Lavanders have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lavander

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lavander

What does the name Lavander mean?
Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of perennial flowering plants in the sage family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World, primarily found across the drier, warmer regions of the Mediterranean, with an affinity for maritime breezes.
How popular is Lavander in 2026?
In 2026, Lavander ranks #5,096 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Lavander most popular?
Lavander reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #5,096 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Lavander a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lavander is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lavander?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavander include Levaughn, Romaldo, Dandrea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lavander

Lavander is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Lavander's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #5,096. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavander'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.