How Many People Are Named Lavelle?

Complete statistics for the name Lavelle in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Lavelle
Very Rare
4,058
Estimated People
1 in 81,321
1 in X Americans
1917
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
2,469 (61%)
♀ Female
1,589 (39%)
61%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 64

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arkansas 17
California 125
Illinois 162
Louisiana 21
Michigan 11
Mississippi 74
New York 30
Ohio 215
Oklahoma 15
Oregon 72
Pennsylvania 6
Tennessee 12
Texas 100
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 71.4%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Lavelle

How Many People Have the Name Lavelle in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,058 people in the United States currently share the name Lavelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 81,321 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Lavelle a Common or Rare Name?

Lavelle is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Lavelle Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Lavelle are covered in full on the Lavelle name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Lavelle Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Lavelle in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female. Lavelle leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Lavelle Most Popular?

The name Lavelle reached peak popularity in 1917, with 55 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Lavelle Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Lavelle across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lavelle?

Approximately 4,058 people in the United States share the name Lavelle, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Lavelle a rare name?

Lavelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 81,321 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lavelle mean?

The meaning and origin of Lavelle is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Lavelle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Lavelle are male and 39% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Lavelle most popular?

The name Lavelle reached its peak in 1917, with 55 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,058
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 81,321
GenderMale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1917
Male %61%
Female %39%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.