Modern American invention, likely combining La and Octavian
Latavian is a contemporary American name created by blending the popular prefix 'La-' with the Roman name Octavian. Octavian itself is derived from the Latin word for 'eighth', originally used as a family name for the eighth child.
Less common today
Latavian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,428 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
