Lavaughn is a unique, unisex given name of American origin. It is composed of two elements: 'Laval' and 'Awn'. Laval is derived from the French surname 'Lavall', which means 'from the valley'. Awn, meanwhile, is a term for the protective covering over grain on certain plants. Thus, Lavaughn could be interpreted as meaning 'from the valley with protective cover'. The name first gained prominence in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been used occasionally.
The name Lavaughn experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike around the early 1920s and mid-1930s, peaking at 34 births in both 1920 and 1921. However, by the late 1950s and early 1960s, its popularity had dwindled substantially, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year from 1957 onwards. Overall, there were a total of 962 births registered for the name Lavaughn across these years.