Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Lavel

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

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#5,361 (1993)

Total Babies

205

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

2018

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#5361

Peak Rank

205

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lavel

Lavel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 10 Lavels were born — ranking #5,361 that year. As of 2026, Lavel ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 205 Lavels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Lavel

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

Lovell
Level
Lavelle
Leval
Laval
Leavell
Leveille
Levell
Loveful
Lavell
Loving
Shovel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavel

What does the name Lavel mean?

Lavel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lavel in 2026?

In 2026, Lavel ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Lavel most popular?

Lavel reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #5,361 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Lavel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lavel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavel include Ac, Thaddeaus, Indalecio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lavel

Lavel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 205 births in the dataset. Lavel's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #5,361. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavel'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.