Lavender
How to say it: LAV-uhn-der · /ˈlævəndər/
English flower and color name from Latin lavandula - symbolizes calm, devotion and grace.
Lavender was the 949th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 220 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #666 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #949 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 220 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,069 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #666 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Blooming late, Lavender claims nearly its entire history from the last forty years. The 2020s serve as its highest decade, and the trend favors continued climbing.
What goes with it
Soft over three syllables, it feels gentle and nature rooted with flower and colour themes. Lilac and Poppy share its garden charm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lavender is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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