Lavaun
A girl's name of French origin with 383 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Lavaun hit its peak of 21 births in 1921, American naming still drew heavily from family heritage, religious tradition, and the cultural norms of the time.
Today, Lavaun reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Lavaun is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lavaun is a girl's baby name of French origin, a variation of Lavonne or LaVonne, which combines the French prefix la (the) with Von, a Germanic element meaning 'hope' or used as a noble prefix.
Lavaun appears most frequently in mid-20th century American birth records, reflecting the era's taste for melodic, softly feminine names with a touch of French elegance. It has a quiet, graceful sound that feels both vintage and distinctive.
EtymologyShow more
Lavaun is built from 6 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the French naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Lavaun creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lavaun has 37+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1911.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 | #5526 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 46 | #4306 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 76 | #3130 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 148 | #2487 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 90 | #2495 | — |
The Story of Lavaun
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Lavaun is a name steeped in history. Girls named Lavaun are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.
How rare is Lavaun?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lavaun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1911, peaked in the 1920s with 148 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Lavaun by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Lavaun per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1911–1955)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 6 | #5537 |
| 1954 | 6 | #5470 |
| 1953 | 6 | #5381 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5716 |
| 1949 | 6 | #4986 |
| 1947 | 7 | #4565 |
| 1946 | 7 | #4226 |
| 1944 | 7 | #3901 |
| 1943 | 7 | #4011 |
| 1941 | 5 | #4760 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3690 |
| 1938 | 8 | #3320 |
| 1937 | 10 | #2846 |
| 1936 | 7 | #3558 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2655 |
| 1933 | 11 | #2615 |
| 1932 | 7 | #3757 |
| 1931 | 6 | #4130 |
| 1930 | 16 | #2159 |
| 1929 | 18 | #1983 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1911–1955