Girl nameCurrently #998 in the USRising
Lavender
//ˈlævəndɜr//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20248 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lavender's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lavender's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lavender |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2017 | 86 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2019 | 115 |
| 2020 | 153 |
| 2021 | 157 |
| 2022 | 189 |
| 2023 | 203 |
| 2024 | 258 |
Lavender through the decades
- Lavender peaked in 2024, when 258 babies were named Lavender in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lavender has risen 276% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lavender currently ranks #998 in the US and is on the rise.