Vaughan
Borrowed from Welsh Vychan, from bychan, diminutive of bach (“little”).
Every Vaughan since 1911 — 1,637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vaughan
Vaughan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,759 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 1,637 American babies have been named Vaughan. Its peak came in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Vaughan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vaughan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #13,759 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,850 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,735 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,229 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #7,063 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,680 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,596 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,725 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,306 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,701 | 13 | #6,698 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,695 |
| 2014 | — | — | 15 | #5,977 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,608 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,231 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,211 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,861 | 23 | #4,356 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,783 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,754 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #4,001 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,215 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #5,021 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,949 |
| 2003 | — | — | 13 | #5,866 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,120 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,112 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,630 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,551 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,658 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,539 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,248 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,937 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,288 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #2,074 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,860 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,974 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,613 |
| 1945 | — | — | 18 | #1,626 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,470 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,708 |
| 1930 | — | — | 13 | #2,286 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,581 |
| 1920 | — | — | 18 | #1,958 |
| 1915 | — | — | 11 | #2,448 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Vaughan
- Vaughan Jones Mathematician · b. 1952
- Vaughan Coveny Soccer player · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vaughan mean?
Borrowed from Welsh Vychan, from bychan, diminutive of bach (“little”).
How popular is the name Vaughan in 2025?
Vaughan ranked #13,759 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vaughan?
1,637 babies have been named Vaughan in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vaughan most popular?
Vaughan peaked in 2006, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Vaughan a boy or girl name?
Vaughan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vaughan rising or falling?
Vaughan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vaughan?
Well-known people named Vaughan include Vaughan Jones (mathematician), Vaughan Coveny (soccer player).