Lawaun
An Arabic name meaning "garden" or "sea of tranquility".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Lawaun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lawaun today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lawaun births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lawaun. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lawaun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,260
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Lawaun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lawaun by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lawaun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lawaun
The name Lawaun has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "lawwana," which means "to color" or "to dye." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with professions or trades involving dyes or pigments.
In its earliest recorded use, the name Lawaun appeared in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts from the 8th and 9th centuries. Some scholars believe it may have been mentioned in the Quran, though the exact reference remains contested.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Lawaun was a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, who lived during the 9th century CE. His intricate works, featuring vibrant colors and intricate designs, were highly prized and sought after by nobles and scholars of the time.
In the 12th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Persia, Lawaun al-Din Attar, gained recognition for his influential writings on Sufism and mysticism. His works, such as the "Conference of the Birds," are still widely studied and revered in the Islamic world.
During the 14th century, a poet and mystic from Andalusia, Lawaun ibn al-Khatib, gained fame for his beautiful verses and spiritual teachings. His poetry collection, "The Delight of the Heart," is considered a masterpiece of Andalusian literature.
Another notable figure from history was Lawaun al-Dimashqi, a renowned traveler and geographer from Damascus, who lived in the 15th century. His detailed accounts of his journeys across the Middle East and North Africa provided valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes of the time.
In the 17th century, a skilled artisan and craftsman named Lawaun al-Baghdadi gained recognition for his exquisite metalwork and intricate inlays. His creations, including ornate boxes, vases, and decorative items, were highly sought after by the affluent and elite of the Ottoman Empire.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Lawaun throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as art, literature, philosophy, and exploration.
People
Lawaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lawaun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lawaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lawaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lawaun going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Lawaun a common name?
We classify Lawaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lawaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Lawaun was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lawaun is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lawaun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lawaun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lawaun in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lawaun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lawaun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lawaun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Lawaun?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.