Girl · #5,295 in 2026

Lavay

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

Current Rank

#5,295

Peak Rank

#4,255 (1937)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

1947

Last Year

1937

Peak Year

#4255

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lavay

The earliest SSA record of Lavay as a baby girl name dates back to 1937, when 5 babies received it. 1937 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Lavay — #4,255 in the national rankings. About 50% of every Lavay on record arrived during the 1930s, its defining decade. Lavay last appeared in the published SSA data in 1947, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 10 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1930s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Lavay

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavay

What does the name Lavay mean?

Lavay is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lavay in 2026?

In 2026, Lavay ranks #5,295 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lavay most popular?

Lavay reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #4,255 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Lavay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lavay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavay include Anglee, Arless, Bernitta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lavay

Lavay is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Lavay's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #4,255. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavay'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.