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Lavin

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAV-in /ˈlæv.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: An Irish surname (from Ó Laimhín) carried into given-name use, and separately a modern coinage close to Lavon/Gavin. Routes layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname and modern pick: Lavin echoes Gavin and the O Laimhin line (said 'LAV-in'). Routes are layered, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningAn Irish surname (from Ó Laimhín) carried into given-name use, and separately a modern coinage close to Lavon/Gavin. Routes layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#6739 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219562023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Lavin draws on the Irish surname Ó Laimhín and the sound of Gavin. As a modern given name its route is layered, which we note — brisk and rare in the U.S. (said 'LAV-in').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, brisk, and surname-adjacent.

Did you know? Lavin is an Irish surname (from Ó Laimhín) as well as a modern given name in the Gavin/Lavon sound — its route as a first name is layered, which we note (said 'LAV-in').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Lavin — Irish surname Ó Laimhín / modern coinage; routes layered

Variations

LavineLavonLavyn

Nicknames

LavVin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavin mean?

Lavin is an Irish surname (from Ó Laimhín) and a modern given name near Gavin; the route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lavin?

It's said LAV-in /ˈlæv.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lavin a boy or girl name?

Lavin is a boy's name.

How popular is Lavin?

Lavin is a rare name in the U.S.

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