Girl
Lavinia
purified, washed clean
About Lavinia
Steeped in classical grandeur, Lavinia carries aristocratic elegance and literary sophistication that few names can match. This ancient choice connects bearers to Roman history and Shakespearean drama, offering depth of cultural heritage. Lavinia's multiple syllables flow together in melodious harmony, creating a name that sounds almost musical when spoken. The vintage charm feels increasingly relevant as parents rediscover forgotten treasures from previous eras. Lavinia projects refinement and intelligence, suggesting someone thoughtful, cultured, and gracious. The name's rarity in contemporary contexts ensures uniqueness while maintaining legitimate historical credentials—never invented or trendy, always authentic. Its formal beauty doesn't preclude warmth; rather, it adds dimension and substance to its bearer's identity. Lavinia offers numerous nickname possibilities while standing magnificently on its own. The name suits families appreciating literature, history, and classical education, those who value names carrying stories and significance. Lavinia represents naming as art form—carefully chosen, deliberately beautiful, eternally meaningful. It promises distinction without pretension, elegance without coldness.
Popularity of the Name Lavinia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #360 | |||
| 1881 | #459 | |||
| 1882 | #439 | |||
| 1883 | #427 | |||
| 1884 | #457 | |||
| 1885 | #452 | |||
| 1886 | #362 | |||
| 1887 | #503 | |||
| 1888 | #540 | |||
| 1889 | #424 | |||
| 1890 | #503 | |||
| 1891 | #501 | |||
| 1892 | #445 | |||
| 1893 | #540 | |||
| 1894 | #488 | |||
| 1895 | #526 | |||
| 1896 | #572 | |||
| 1897 | #603 | |||
| 1898 | #524 | |||
| 1899 | #622 | |||
| 1900 | #527 | |||
| 1901 | #584 | |||
| 1902 | #565 | #146 | ||
| 1903 | #673 | |||
| 1904 | #593 | |||
| 1905 | #751 | |||
| 1906 | #723 | |||
| 1907 | #673 | |||
| 1908 | #674 | |||
| 1909 | #698 | |||
| 1910 | #823 | |||
| 1911 | #890 | |||
| 1912 | #950 | |||
| 1913 | #777 | |||
| 1914 | #724 | |||
| 1915 | #804 | |||
| 1916 | #777 | |||
| 1917 | #799 | |||
| 1918 | #772 | |||
| 1919 | #784 | |||
| 1920 | #758 | |||
| 1921 | #759 | |||
| 1922 | #805 | |||
| 1923 | #776 | |||
| 1924 | #937 | |||
| 1925 | #918 | |||
| 1926 | #976 | |||
| 1927 | #896 | |||
| 1928 | #939 | |||
| 1929 | #925 | |||
| 1999 | #940 | #391 | ||
| 2012 | #848 | #825 | ||
| 2013 | #895 | #398 | ||
| 2014 | #802 | #702 | ||
| 2015 | #765 | #699 | ||
| 2016 | #644 | #322 | #957 | |
| 2017 | #705 | #422 | #970 | |
| 2018 | #711 | |||
| 2019 | #799 | #660 | ||
| 2020 | #850 | #913 | ||
| 2021 | #778 | #797 | ||
| 2022 | #806 | #589 | ||
| 2023 | #921 | #383 | #952 | |
| 2024 | #933 | #587 | ||
| 1948 | #264 | |||
| 1956 | #292 | |||
| 1962 | #334 | |||
| 1963 | #342 | |||
| 1964 | #337 | |||
| 1970 | #367 | #383 | ||
| 1972 | #274 | #324 | ||
| 1973 | #381 | |||
| 1974 | #330 | #296 | ||
| 1975 | #329 | #437 | ||
| 1977 | #350 | #502 | ||
| 1978 | #312 | #500 | ||
| 1979 | #282 | #447 | ||
| 1980 | #308 | #462 | ||
| 1986 | #329 | |||
| 1987 | #334 | #537 | ||
| 1989 | #342 | |||
| 1990 | #253 | #431 | ||
| 1991 | #406 | |||
| 1992 | #361 | |||
| 1994 | #309 | |||
| 1997 | #289 | |||
| 2002 | #385 | |||
| 2004 | #301 | |||
| 2006 | #314 | |||
| 2007 | #351 | #962 | ||
| 2009 | #339 | |||
| 2010 | #362 | #713 | ||
| 2011 | #381 | |||
| 1966 | #416 | |||
| 1967 | #304 | |||
| 1968 | #442 | |||
| 1969 | #486 | |||
| 1971 | #370 | |||
| 1976 | #290 | |||
| 1981 | #341 | |||
| 1982 | #579 | |||
| 1983 | #461 | |||
| 1988 | #543 | |||
| 1996 | #595 | |||
| 2003 | #528 | |||
| 2008 | #992 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Lavinia
Names Similar to Lavinia
Nicknames for Lavinia
- Vina
- Lavie
- Vinnie
- Lavi
Famous People Named Lavinia
| Lavinia Fontana | Italian Renaissance painter |
| Lavinia Goodell | One of the first female lawyers in the United States |
| Lavinia Miloșovici | Romanian gymnast and Olympic medalist |
| Lavinia Stan | Romanian-Canadian political scientist and author |
| Lavinia Agache | Romanian gymnast and Olympic champion |
| Lavinia Fenton | English actress and the first Polly Peachum in "The Beggar's Opera" |
| Lavinia Lloyd Dock | American nurse, suffragist, and social activist |
| Lavinia Asimov | American professor and writer, daughter of Isaac Asimov |
| Lavinia Greenlaw | British poet and novelist |
| Lavinia Currier | American filmmaker and director |
| Lavinia Urban | British author and publisher |
| Lavinia Byrne | English writer and theologian |
| Lavinia Warren | English actress and singer |
| Lavinia Bullough | Australian basketball player |
| Lavinia Wilson | German actress |
| Lavinia Woodward | British medical student and convicted criminal |
| Lavinia Braniste | Romanian handball player |
| Lavinia Magliocco | American anthropologist and author |
| Lavinia Milosovici | Romanian gymnast and Olympic medalist |
Characters Named Lavinia
| Lavinia Whateley | Character in H.P. Lovecraft's stories |
| Lavinia Fisher | Urban legend and ghost story figure |
| Lavinia Swire | Character in the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Lavinia Penniman | Character in the novel "Washington Square" by Henry James |
| Lavinia Cackles | Character in "The Worst Witch" book series by Jill Murphy |
| Lavinia Herbert | Character in the novel "The Beautiful and Damned" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Lavinia Lyte | Character in the novel "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare |
| Lavinia Nebbs | Character in the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Lavinia Batmanghelidjh | Character in the TV series "The Thick of It" |
| Lavinia Morley | Character in the novel "Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier |
| Lavinia Blackwall | Character in the novel "The Magicians" by Lev Grossman |
| Lavinia Hargreeves | Character in the comic book series "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Lavinia Wormwood | Character in the novel "Matilda" by Roald Dahl |
| Lavinia Whately | Character in the TV series "Supernatural" |
| Lavinia Carstairs | Character in the "Shadowhunter Chronicles" book series by Cassandra Clare |
| Lavinia Harding | Character in the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Lavinia Godfrey | Character in the TV series "Hemlock Grove" |
| Lavinia Lang | Character in the TV series "Midsomer Murders" |
| Lavinia Sylva | Character in the video game "Final Fantasy XIV" |
| Lavinia Alcott | Character in the TV series "The Haunting of Bly Manor" |