Find out how popular the first name Laveon has been for the last 3 years (from 2015 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Laveon by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Laveon is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Laveon.

The history of the first name Laveon

The name Laveon is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, deriving from the Greek word "lavra," which means "path" or "way." This name was likely given to children as a wish for them to find their path in life and follow a righteous journey.

During the classical period of ancient Greece, the name Laveon was associated with philosophers and scholars who sought knowledge and wisdom. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name appears in Plato's writings, where he mentions a student named Laveon who was part of his academy.

As the Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean region, the name Laveon also gained popularity in other areas. In ancient Rome, there are records of a prominent poet named Laveon who lived during the reign of Augustus Caesar, around the 1st century BC.

In the Middle Ages, the name Laveon was particularly popular in regions of Europe that had been influenced by Greek culture, such as Italy and the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure bearing this name was Laveon of Pisa, a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebra and the study of celestial bodies.

During the Renaissance period, the name Laveon experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among artists and intellectuals who were inspired by the rediscovery of classical Greek and Roman texts. A famous Italian painter from this era was Laveon da Vinci, who was born in 1452 and is renowned for his masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

In more recent history, the name Laveon has been less common, but there have been a few notable individuals bearing this name. Laveon Tolstoy, a Russian novelist and philosopher, was born in 1828 and is best known for his novels "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina." Additionally, Laveon Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist, was born in 1867 and made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity, for which she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1911.

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