Girl · #7,297 in 2026

Lavenda

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
#7,297
Peak Rank
#7,297 (1976)
Total Babies
36
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1948
First Year
1976
Last Year
1976
Peak Year
#7297
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lavenda

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 Lavenda

Lavenda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1948, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 7 Lavendas were born — ranking #7,297 that year. As of 2026, Lavenda ranks #7,297 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Lavendas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lavenda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lavenda 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 Lavenda

What does the name Lavenda 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 Lavenda in 2026?
In 2026, Lavenda ranks #7,297 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Lavenda most popular?
Lavenda reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #7,297 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Lavenda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lavenda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Lavenda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavenda include Leander, Natica, Sunnye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lavenda

Lavenda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1948 and has accumulated 36 births in the dataset. Lavenda's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #7,297. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavenda'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.