Beloved or white-haired
Lavin is a rare surname-turned-first name with multiple possible roots. In an Irish context, it is often a shortened form of MacLavin, derived from the Gaelic 'Laimhin'. It may also share roots with the French 'Lavin' or be used as a variation of the name Levin, meaning 'dear friend'.
Less common today
Lavin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,932 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy series · The Books of Pellinor
A minor character in the video game series · Fire Emblem
