An uncommon Welsh pick — distinctive and rare.
Lavaughn is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant of LaVon or Lavon — from the Welsh Vaughan meaning 'small' or 'junior,' used as a surname then given name.
LaVaughn and its variants have been used in African American communities throughout the 20th century, blending a La- prefix with the Welsh surname element. With nearly 1,000 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine historical presence. Its distinctive spelling gives it visual personality.
Lavaughn has 63+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1906.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 49 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 75 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 123 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 217 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 303 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 160 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 10 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 7 | #7995 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9864 |
| 1974 | 6 | #8247 |
| 1971 | 7 | #6997 |
| 1969 | 6 | #7067 |
| 1968 | 6 | #6646 |
| 1967 | 7 | #5763 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7058 |
| 1963 | 8 | #5094 |
| 1962 | 7 | #5581 |
| 1961 | 5 | #7093 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6874 |
| 1958 | 9 | #4357 |
| 1957 | 7 | #5155 |
| 1956 | 5 | #6455 |
| 1955 | 7 | #4975 |
| 1954 | 7 | #4924 |
| 1953 | 7 | #4819 |
| 1952 | 11 | #3471 |
| 1951 | 15 | #2753 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Lavaughn is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 936 recorded births since 1914.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1906–1977) · Methodology