Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Lavinia
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1921
Peak births
93
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Lavinia
How many people are named Lavinia?
An estimated 2,647 living Americans are named Lavinia.
How rare is Lavinia?
Lavinia is uncommon among babies today, with 80 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 14% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Lavinia?
The median age of a living American named Lavinia is approximately 28 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 57 years old.
Is Lavinia still popular?
Yes — Lavinia is currently rising in popularity, with 80 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.7× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Lavinia most common?
Lavinia has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 4.0× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
14%
2025
80
All-time
5,660