Lavinia

At a Glance: Name: Lavinia – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: luh-VIN-ee-ah

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Lavinia is a girls' name pronounced luh-VIN-ee-ah (IPA /ləˈvɪnɪə/). If you've seen a specific meaning attached to it online, that particular claim doesn't hold up, so it's worth treating any meaning you find with caution. SSA records show it's been in use continuously from 1880 through 2024.

Meaning & Origin of Lavinia

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How to Pronounce Lavinia

Phonetic: luh-VIN-ee-ah   IPA: /ləˈvɪniə/

Popularity of Lavinia

Lavinia hit its high point in 1880 at #360 (21 babies that year), and by 2024 it sat at #2139 with 89 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce Lavinia?

Lavinia is pronounced luh-VIN-ee-ah (IPA: /ləˈvɪniə/).

Is Lavinia a popular name right now?

Lavinia peaked at #360 in 1880 and is ranked #2139 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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