Lavinia
Lavinia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lavinia
- A female given name from Latin used since the 17th century. It was fairly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, but rare today.
Etymology
Latin Lavinia, of obscure meaning. Lavinium was a town in ancient Latium.
How popular is Lavinia?
Since 1880, 5,660 girls in the U.S. have been named Lavinia. Its highest rank for girls was #360 in 1880. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lavinia FAQ
What does the name Lavinia mean?
A female given name from Latin used since the 17th century. It was fairly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, but rare today. Latin Lavinia, of obscure meaning. Lavinium was a town in ancient Latium.
How popular is the name Lavinia?
Since 1880, 5,660 girls in the U.S. have been named Lavinia. Its highest rank for girls was #360 in 1880. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lavinia a boy or girl name?
Lavinia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,660 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.