Vaughn
How to say it: VAWN · /ˈvɔn/
From Welsh 'fychan' meaning 'small, junior'; a surname used as a given name.
Vaughn was the 856th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 183 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1940s, its births are down about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #836 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #856 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 183 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,208 |
| Peak decade | 1940s |
| Change over 10 years | −15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #836 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used after its 1940s high, Vaughn remains close to that peak. Growth is expected over the next few years.
What goes with it
One breathy syllable gives it a spare and quiet force. Reid and Rhys match its spare mood.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vaughn is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Vaughn
- Vaughn Armstrong (born 1950)American actor
- Vaughn Jefferis (born 1961)New Zealand equestrian
- Vaughn Monroe (1911–1973)American singer
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