Boy · #7,377 in 2026

Lavontae

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

Current Rank

#7,377

Peak Rank

#3,303 (2007)

Total Babies

466

5-Yr Trend

-11%

1991

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#3303

Peak Rank

466

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lavontae

Lavontae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 23 Lavontaes were born — ranking #4,243 that year. As of 2026, Lavontae ranks #7,377 for baby boys with 9 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 466 Lavontaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Lavontae

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

Lavant
Levant
Levent
Lavine
Leavened
Lavina
Lavon
Livened
Lovitt
Lavonne
Livan
Flovent

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavontae

What does the name Lavontae mean?

Lavontae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lavontae in 2026?

In 2026, Lavontae ranks #7,377 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Lavontae most popular?

Lavontae reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #3,303 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Lavontae a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Lavontae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lavontae include Zoe, Babatunde, Mateen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lavontae

Lavontae is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 466 births in the dataset. Lavontae's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #3,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Lavontae'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.