Davaughn
Every Davaughn since 1974 — 862 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Davaughn
Davaughn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,963 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 862 American babies have been named Davaughn. Its peak came in 1995, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Davaughn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Davaughn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,963 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,475 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,975 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,895 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,730 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,378 |
| 2019 | 7 | #9,969 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,739 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,208 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,367 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,172 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,792 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5,989 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,529 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,479 |
| 2010 | 27 | #3,831 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,120 |
| 2008 | 34 | #3,301 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3,323 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,617 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,840 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,039 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,863 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,693 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3,247 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,095 |
| 1995 | 44 | #1,924 |
| 1990 | 36 | #2,053 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,852 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Davaughn in 2025?
Davaughn ranked #10,963 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Davaughn?
862 babies have been named Davaughn in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Davaughn most popular?
Davaughn peaked in 1995, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Davaughn a boy or girl name?
Davaughn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Davaughn rising or falling?
Davaughn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.