Lavalle is an intriguing given name of French origin, derived from the surname 'de La Vallee', which means 'of the valley'. It is predominantly used as a masculine name, though it can also be used for females due to its unique sound and spelling.
The name Lavalle experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a significant gap from 1954 to 1970 and a notable spike in the late 1980s to early 1990s.