Lavell is an uncommon male given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined by the author Frank Yerby for his novel "The Foxes of Harrow" published in 1946. The protagonist of this novel, Lavelle twins, were named after their father's estate in Ireland called "Lavelles."
There is no specific meaning or symbolism associated with the name Lavell as it was created by Yerby for his fictional characters. However, some people believe that the name has Irish origins due to its association with the estate in Ireland mentioned above.
Despite being relatively unknown compared to other names, Lavell has been occasionally used as a given name in the United States and other English-speaking countries since its appearance in literature. It is considered an attractive and unique name choice for parents looking for something different for their child.
The name Lavell appears to have experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years. In its early decades, from 1913 to 1962, it maintained a modest presence with fewer than 30 births per year on average. However, beginning in 1963, there was a notable increase in its usage, with annual births often exceeding 30 and peaking at 58 in 1991. This trend continued until the late 1990s, after which Lavell's popularity began to decline, dropping below 30 births per year by 2006. Since then, it has maintained a relatively consistent but low level of usage, with fewer than 30 births per year on average. The total number of births recorded under the name Lavell from 1913 to 2023 is 2,934.