Lavender

Lavender: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Lavender

  • A female given name from English.

How popular is Lavender?

220U.S. babies in 2025
#993peak rank (2024)
2,323babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,323 girls in the U.S. have been named Lavender. Its highest rank for girls was #993 in 2024. In 2025, 220 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Lavender FAQ

What does the name Lavender mean?

A female given name from English.

What is the origin of the name Lavender?

Lavender is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Lavender?

Since 1880, 2,323 girls in the U.S. have been named Lavender. Its highest rank for girls was #993 in 2024. In 2025, 220 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Lavender a boy or girl name?

Lavender is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,323 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.