Lavelle
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Lavelle
Lavelle is a French-inspired feminine name with roots in Old French. It's derived from 'la valle' meaning 'the valley,' suggesting someone who comes from or lives in a valley region. The name has a graceful, sophisticated quality while maintaining a distinctive uniqueness. In the United States, Lavelle has never been among the most popular names for girls, remaining somewhat rare and giving it an exclusive feel. It gained modest recognition in the mid-20th century but has generally maintained its uncommon status. Those named Lavelle might enjoy having a name that stands out while still being pronounceable and elegant.
Lavelle is also given to boys, where it ranks #7037 in the US.
Pronounced luh-VEL.
As of October 2026, Lavelle ranked #7037 for boys in US births in 2025 and #11664 for girls in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #1241 for boys in 1972 and #940 for girls in 1917.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,334 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,484 | 22 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #4,415 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,162 | 25 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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