Vaughn
boy name#1152 in 2025Vaughn entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #348 in 1949, ranks #1152 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#1152
rank today
#348
peak (1949)
183
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #949 |
| 1890s | #827 |
| 1900s | #652 |
| 1910s | #558 |
| 1920s | #549 |
| 1930s | #515 |
| 1940s | #426 |
| 1950s | #476 |
| 1960s | #490 |
| 1970s | #662 |
| 1980s | #749 |
| 1990s | #833 |
| 2000s | #830 |
| 2010s | #934 |
| 2020s | #1154 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Vaughn has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 15,500 people named Vaughn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vaughn alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vaughn in 2025?
- Vaughn ranks #1152 among US boy names in 2025, with 183 babies given the name.
- When was the name Vaughn most popular?
- Vaughn peaked in 1949, reaching #348 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Vaughn with classmates?
- Vaughn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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