Lavaughn Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: luh-VAWN /ləˈvɔːn/
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: English: combination of 'La' and 'Vaughn'; African American: derived from a surname
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lavaughn is believed to have originated as a variant of the name Lavon, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Lavan, meaning "white" or "pure." The etymological journey of Lavaughn can be traced back through the Hebrew language, where Lavan appears in the biblical context, particularly as the name of a character in the Book of Genesis, who was the brother of Rebekah and the father of Leah and Rachel. The name Lavan was later adapted into various forms in Greek and Latin, eventually influencing the development of names in Old French and English.
The transition of Lavaughn into English likely occurred in the 19th century, as names with similar phonetic structures became more popular in English-speaking cultures. The use of the name Lavaughn can be associated with the broader trend of creating unique or modified names during this period, reflecting a cultural movement towards individuality and personal expression in naming practices.
While Lavaughn itself does not have a long historical record, it is part of a lineage of names that have biblical roots, which have historically been significant in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Lavaughn may evoke associations with purity and clarity, stemming from its original meaning.
The name's phonetic structure also lends it a melodic quality, which has contributed to its appeal. In addition, diminutive forms such as Vawn or Vaughnie may emerge in informal contexts, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar variations of names.
Overall, Lavaughn embodies a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted in its etymological origins.
Famous people named Lavaughn
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Lavaughn Robinson is a musician best known for his work in gospel music and as a member of the group The Gospel Keynotes.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lavaughn was first seen in the United States in 1906.
Lavaughn has ranked as high as #1846 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Iowa, Nebraska, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Indiana.
In the past 5 years the name Lavaughn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lavaughn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lavaughn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lavaughn.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1992 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1991 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1990 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1980 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1979 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1978 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1977 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1975 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 1974 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1972 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1971 | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1969 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 1968 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| 1967 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1965 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 1962 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| 1961 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1959 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1958 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1957 | 22 | 15 | 7 |
| 1956 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1955 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1953 | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| 1952 | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| 1951 | 22 | 7 | 15 |
| 1950 | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| 1949 | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| 1948 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 1947 | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| 1946 | 28 | 12 | 16 |
| 1945 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| 1944 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1943 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1942 | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| 1941 | 28 | 9 | 19 |
| 1940 | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| 1939 | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| 1938 | 40 | 16 | 24 |
| 1937 | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| 1936 | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| 1935 | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| 1934 | 24 | 8 | 16 |
| 1933 | 43 | 13 | 30 |
| 1932 | 27 | 8 | 19 |
| 1931 | 34 | 8 | 26 |
| 1930 | 46 | 15 | 31 |
| 1929 | 52 | 20 | 32 |
| 1928 | 34 | 5 | 29 |
| 1927 | 34 | 9 | 25 |
| 1926 | 42 | 10 | 32 |
| 1925 | 40 | 9 | 31 |
| 1924 | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1923 | 44 | 9 | 35 |
| 1922 | 44 | 14 | 30 |
| 1921 | 42 | 8 | 34 |
| 1920 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1919 | 40 | 9 | 31 |
| 1918 | 22 | 6 | 16 |
| 1917 | 29 | 6 | 23 |
| 1916 | 33 | 7 | 26 |
| 1915 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1914 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1913 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1912 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1911 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1910 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1907 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Lavaughn (1952)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 5 |