Lavaun is of African American origin, derived from the African name Lavaughn. It means "blessing." The name gained popularity during the mid-20th century in the United States and has since become a unique choice for parents seeking distinctive names for their children. Lavaun has no known variants or related names but could be considered similar to other less common names like Lavonia, Lavette, or LaVaughn. It is predominantly used as a female name but can also be given to males.
The name Lavaun experienced notable popularity during the early to mid-20th century, with a significant peak occurring between 1917 and 1926. The highest number of births was recorded in 1921 with 21 babies named Lavaun. However, the frequency of the name dropped significantly after 1930, with fewer than 10 births per year until the statistics stop in 1955. Overall, there were 383 babies named Lavaun between 1911 and 1955.