Lavontae is an uncommon, unique given name of African American origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'laetus,' which means 'happy.' This name is often used to express joy and happiness, reflecting the parents' desires for their child's life to be filled with positivity. Lavontae is composed of two distinct elements: 'Lavo,' meaning 'wash,' and '-ntae,' a variant suffix found in other names like Montae or Ontae.
The name Lavontae peaked in popularity around the mid-90s with a high of 20 births in 1995. However, it has since seen a steady decline, with only single-digit births recorded annually from 2016 onwards. As of 2023, there have been a total of 440 babies named Lavontae.