Lavaughn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lavaughn is an American name that likely originated from a combination of the French name 'Laveau' and the suffix '-on'. It does not have a specific meaning but is associated with elegance. The name evolved from 'Laveau' and 'Lavon' to its current form. While it does not have biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States. Lavaughn is a distinctive name that reflects individuality, and notable figures with this name have made contributions to community service.
The name Lavaughn is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lavaughn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Lavaughn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3293rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2363rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2929th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3416th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4924th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7915th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9892nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1698th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1868th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4435th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9746th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Lavaughn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lavaughn"
Pronunciation
/ləˈvɔːn/
Origin
American
Etymology
Lavaughn is a modern name that is likely derived from the combination of the French name 'Laveau' and the suffix '-on', though it may also be influenced by the name 'Lavon'.
Meaning
the combination of 'Laveau' and the suffix '-on' does not have a specific meaning, but it is often associated with elegance and uniqueness.
Language Evolution
Laveau, Lavon, Lavaughn
Historical Usage
Lavaughn gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s as part of a trend towards unique and creative names.
Variants & Derivatives
Lavon, Vaughn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lavaughn is perceived as a distinctive and modern name, often associated with individuality and creativity.
Famous People
Lavaughn Robinson, a notable figure in community service.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lavaughn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lavaughn"
"Lavaughn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3293rd of 7545 | 101 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2363rd of 6773 | 186 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2929th of 7552 | 150 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3416th of 10718 | 144 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4924th of 16616 | 148 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7915th of 24088 | 131 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 9892nd of 23106 | 76 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1698th of 9107 | 412 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1868th of 9204 | 352 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4435th of 12526 | 149 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9746th of 19264 | 49 |
Regional Popularity of "Lavaughn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lavaughn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
66.88% 947th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
94.05% 2213th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lavaughn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lavaughn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.