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Lavin

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Pronounced LAV-in /ˈlæv.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern short name, read as a clip of Lavinia (a Latin/Roman name) or a spin on Lavender; it is also a surname. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Lavin reads as a clip of Lavinia or a Lavender spin (said 'LAV-in'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowLatin, American
MeaningA modern short name, read as a clip of Lavinia (a Latin/Roman name) or a spin on Lavender; it is also a surname. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#10690 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

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

Lavin reads as a clipped Lavinia (Latin/Roman) or a Lavender spin, and exists as a surname too. It has no one settled meaning — the routes are uncertain, which we note. Crisp and modern (said 'LAV-in').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, trim, and modern.

Did you know? Lavin reads as a short form of Lavinia (a Roman name) or a spin on Lavender, and it's also a surname, so its route is uncertain, which we note — a trim, modern pick (said 'LAV-in').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Lavin — Lavinia/Lavender spin; surname; routes uncertain

Variations

LavineLavinnLavyn

Nicknames

LavVinnie

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If you like Lavin…

Lavinia— the Lavinia it can shorten
Lavender— the Lavender it echoes
Laverne— a like vintage Lav- name
Lainey— a like soft La- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lavin mean?

Lavin reads as a short Lavinia or a Lavender spin; it has no single fixed meaning. The routes are uncertain, 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 used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lavin?

Lavin is a rare name in the U.S.

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