Will my child share the name Lavender with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Lavender per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lavender in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lavender becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lavender is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 809 places over the last five years to #1491 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Lavender popular in the US as well as the UK?

Lavender is more popular in the US (#998) than in the UK (#1491). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Lavender a popular baby name in the United States?

Lavender ranks #998 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1491

Lavender

Lavender is a distinctive choice, ranked #1491 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Lavender in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1491

US Rank #998

About the Name Lavender

2024 marks Lavender's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1491. The name has climbed 809 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1998.

Lavender is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #998, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.