Lavinia
Lavinia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “uncertain.” In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and wife of Aeneas, making her the ancestor of all Romans.
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how do you pronounce Lavinia?
lah-VIN-ee-ah
where does the name Lavinia come from?
The meaning of Lavinia is obscure; Lavinium was a town in ancient Latium.
The name appears in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus and Downton Abbey. It has a flowing, aristocratic beauty that connects its bearer to the very founding myths of Western civilization.
how popular is this name?
Lavinia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 50 years since 1880. It peaked at #352 in 1880, and ranked #922 in 1929.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1929 | #922 |
| 1928 | #936 |
| 1927 | #893 |
| 1926 | #971 |
| 1925 | #913 |
| 1924 | #934 |
| 1923 | #774 |
| 1922 | #803 |
| 1921 | #757 |
| 1920 | #757 |
| 1910 | #812 |
| 1900 | #524 |
| 1890 | #499 |
| 1880 | #352 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lavinia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Lavinia
In Roman legend Lavinia is the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas.
who are famous people named Lavinia?
- Lavinia (mythological mother of the Roman people)
- Lady Lavinia Swire (character from Downton Abbey)
what names are similar to Lavinia?
what names go well with Lavinia?
Sibling names that share Lavinia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Lavinia
What does the name Lavinia mean?
Lavinia means “uncertain”.
What is the origin of the name Lavinia?
Lavinia comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Lavinia?
Lavinia ranked #922 in the US in 1929, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1880, at #352, and it has spent 50 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Lavinia a boy or girl name?
Lavinia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Lavinia?
Lavinia is pronounced lah-VIN-ee-ah, with 4 syllables.
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