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Popularity Over Time: How Many Boys Have Been Named Vaughn

This chart illustrates how many Boys were named Vaughn in the U.S. since 1880.

A few facts about the boy's name Vaughn:

Records indicate that 18,667 boys in the United States have been named Vaughn since 1880.

The greatest number of people were given this name in 1949, when 375 people in the U.S. were given the name Vaughn. Those people are now 71 years old.

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Comments about the name Vaughn

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38 Positive Comments

"My name is Vaughn. Overall I think its a very strong, unique, and cool name. Not so unusual that it is jarring, but uncommon enough that people notice it. When you first met someone a conversation about your name is a high probability. One cool thing is that people are very, very likely to remember you. Even if you only met briefly a long time ago. Also the way you pronounce it will depend on if your accent has the caught-cot merger or not. I pronounce those words the same, so I think it is pronounced like 'von', as in the german title." Jan. 21, 2016:

"Just named our daughter Vaughn. All great responses so far from those we've told. This is a perfect name for her and a great name for girls!" Feb. 9, 2015:

"I named my son Vaughn Andrew back in 1990. I loved the name when I found it in a baby book. He is 23 years old now and loves the name because he has never met another Vaughn, so he feels unique. He was the only Vaughn all through school and college and now that he's getting married, he wants to name his son, Liam. Another unique name and I love it." Oct. 8, 2013:

"My son is called Vaughan James, I think its a great name.Although not one of the most popular names people comment on how unique and lovely it is. His little brother always says "why didnt you call me Vaughan"" May. 17, 2013:

"my name is vaughan my middle name is garry.im 42.the only problem other people have with my name is the spelling most leave out the second a or some try to spell it vorn.i like my name because its unusual." Mar. 29, 2013:

"My husband and I had our son on January 27th 2008. We had a list of names to choose from for him because we wanted to meet him before we decided and feel his personality. When he was born we waited a day but, finally decided he was a Vaughn for his middle name we choose Kye after my husband's deceased Mother. As he has grown we are so happy we choose Vaughn. So many people have complimented us on his name and we just love it. He is the sweetest little guy my true Little Angel!" Apr. 13, 2011:

"Great name for any boy. We named our little son Vaughn born July 23, 2010 and could not be happier, he looks like a Vaughn :=)" Dec. 1, 2010:

"I love my name - it is unique and different, even distinguished, without being strange or silly. People comment that is is theatrical, like a stage name someone would make up to replace a more conventional name. I have only met one other person in the flesh who has my name so I feel unique. I explain its complex old-English spelling by referring people to the similarity to the sound of the words "caught" and "taught"" Oct. 23, 2010:

"My name is Isabelle Vaughn and I think Vaughn is a lovely name." Sep. 16, 2010:

"V-A-U-G-H-N AMBROSE is my son name who was born on 07dec.....me and my husband like the name as it means little but yeah he wont be little ...all through the years but for us he will be are little angel.." Jun. 6, 2010:

"My son's name is Vaughn Gary. My father and brother are Gary. I chose this name because it is a very distinguished name, one with a touch of class (in my opinion). Vaughn is not a common name, I don't have to worry about my son being in a classroom with 3 other Vaughns." May. 6, 2010:

"I'm a 68 year old female named Vaughne (e is silent) I was named after the 40's singer Vaughn Monroe Have always loved my name Over the years I know of at least 10 children (boys And girls) that were named after me because the parent liked the name." May. 2, 2010:

"i love my name.I think its awsome! i like having a unique name,and no one else i've met has that name, and i was born in 2000!" Mar. 29, 2010:

"My son who is 6 is named Vaughn Thomas. My dads name is Thomas and it fit him perfectly since the time he was born he was meant to be Vaughn. He tells me all his buddies in school like his name...so I'm happy he likes it and seems to me us women LOVE that name! I like it scince you don't hear it every day!" Jan. 14, 2010:

"I was named Vaughan by my father because he heard the named used by a Bishop here in Australia. My name is always being mispronounced, however I love the name because it is unique and unusual people never forget my name. Well I should say it was unique until a person moved here with the same first name and surname. Even though the named originally meant small, I am well over 6 feet tall - makes a good talking point :)" Nov. 17, 2009:

"My name is Vaughn, and i have only met one other Vaughn ever. Frankly I absolutely love the name. It's originally a Welsh/English/Celtic name, and is also spelled Vaughan. It means "little" or "small" and is actually a unisex name thought it is mostly given to boys. But if anyone wants to name their girl Vaughn, I say go for it! It's a great name!" Aug. 5, 2009:

"My husband and I named our son VAHN. Its suppose to be the way germans spell it but its impossible to find on the net." Jun. 28, 2009:

"No, do not name your girl Vaughn. That's ridiculous." Apr. 1, 2009:

"My son, born in 2005, is named Vaughn. I've always loved this name. It's old-time, yet new." Mar. 23, 2009:

"I just named my second son Vaughn...he was born Dec 7th and we named him "Vaughn Matthew" which means little gift of God. HE IS!" Feb. 11, 2009:

"I absolutely love the name Vaughan! If I ever have a son this is what I want to name him." Oct. 30, 2008:

"I love the name Vaughn and want to name my son that in the future. I have not met anyone with that name yet." Apr. 13, 2008:

"I love this name! I'm trying to convince my dh to let me name our little girl Vaughn!" Apr. 1, 2008:

"My names Vaughn and its an awesome name!But I always have to say that its pronounced Vorn,not Forn." Mar. 20, 2008:

"My name was Yvon. I wanted to change it. I changed it to Vaughn because everyone called me "Von" anyway. I believed it would be easier for me. Plus I thought it would be less of a shock to my system. It's a great name!" Nov. 9, 2007:

"This is my son's name. I love it, haven't come across another Vaughn yet." Oct. 7, 2007:

"Vaughn is my name, and I love it. It's not very common, quite unique. Of course people not familiar with it pronounces it wrong. Its pronounced VAUN not VON." Sep. 5, 2007:

"The man I care about a lot is named Vaughn. He is very kind, caring and selfless." Mar. 31, 2007:

"I plan on naming my son Vaughn. It's classy and different without sounding out-there." Aug. 28, 2006:

"this name is awesome in fact i am dating a vaughn right now and he's hot plus it is fun to write in cursive" May. 15, 2006:

"The man I love is named Vaughn. He is caring, funny, kind and passionate...speaks well for the name, don't you think?" Feb. 19, 2006:

"Love it! Named my son after his grandfather Vaughn. I knew a Vaughn and Von growing up. I always loved the name." Jan. 5, 2006:

"I never heard the name until I met my now fiance. It's such a beautiful and majestic name (as opposed to my very common name, Laura). His family has three generations of Vaughn (him, his father, and his grandfather), and I know that we will continue the tradition when we have our first son." Dec. 17, 2005:

"ppl often mis-spell or pronuoces it wrongly. I think its a lovely name. The person i know with this name is as lovely as the name sounds." Nov. 23, 2005:

"Looks beautiful written- and is a nice name to say out loud!" Jul. 18, 2005:

"Many people mis-pronounce and mis-spell my name, I have been called voon, Vay-oo-gun, Va-gun vern, its very simple, just say von." Jun. 18, 2005:

"I've never known any one with this name but, I intend to name my son this. His daddy is Vincent so I searched for a "V" name a long time before finding this one. It's perfect!" Jun. 1, 2005:

22 Neutral Comments

"My name is Vaughn and i'm a girl! I love having my name because it's unique. The only problem is people don't know how to properly spell/ pronounce it and the nicknames are always weird." May. 18, 2020:

"My name is Vaughn Sewell, I have only met 1 other Vaughn (spelt the same) and I am not too fond of my name, I love that is different but is hard to spell out to people in loud situations (work, clubs, drag races) people think my name is spelt vorn or think my name is Sean (Shawn), I do like my name but it is had to communicate sometimes because of a lisp.." Jan. 25, 2020:

"My name is Vaughn. I was born in 1967. I've known a few other Vaughns although some are spelt Vaughan. It's ok having a unique name although it was difficult as a kid. I'd often be misheard as Paul or Ron. It perhaps made me reluctant to be singled out of an audience. I have been told I have a stong name and sometimes people say they love the name." Aug. 16, 2019:

"My son is called Vaughan Thomas and we live in England, my family are welsh and my surname originally was Vaughan....he loves his name and he has no one in his school with that name. Although he has several friends called Jack. I can't keep up with the Jack's in his year at least 15! I love the name Vaughan I call him vaughany as his nick name." Jan. 14, 2019:

"I really like the name Vaughan, if i have a boy i will call him Vaughan. It sounds unique, classy and strong without being too wayout. I have met a couple of Vaughans over the years and they have definitely strengthened my love of the name, the way it is spelt and the way it sounds. I think James goes well with Vaughan." Oct. 11, 2018:

"My 28 year son's name is Vaughn, sounds like dawn. I'm from the east coast. Since I moved to Alaska friends call him Von spelled vaughn. When I call my sons name they say .huh? You mean Von? No, vaughn, like lawn or dawn! You sure? Yes! I named him, I should know, so there, consider your region" Apr. 2, 2015:

"I too am a female Vaughn and I agree with the other 58year old female Vaughn, we do have a lot of explaining to do.But people do remember a unique name .I have never met a female Vaughn would be interesting to see how they got there name. My mom wanted two girls with the letter V so my sister is Valerie and I am Vaughn...could be a lot wore lol" Jul. 19, 2013:

"We just named our son Vaughn, my mother in law asked what our alternatives were...hehe..I like it, it is unique and fun to say" Mar. 14, 2013:

"I am a girl, not to many people are girls named Vaughn,People say they like it but it has been mostly used for a boy. I usually get the statement Is't that a boys name! I am now 58years old and I have been proud and sometimes frustrated having this name Cannot find how many Female Vaughn are out there . But people do remember me!" Jan. 31, 2013:

"My name is Vaughn. I have never liked it. However, I have found out that women generally like it, so that's a plus. I guess it doesn't matter if I like as long as other's do. Another plus is that I was the only one in my class with that name, so I didn't become VaughnX or Vaughn1." Nov. 30, 2011:

"My name is Vaughan and I am a girl. I was named after my great grandmother and I think it is a name that fits me because I am unique and classy, just like my name." Apr. 4, 2011:

"My last name is Vaughn and I am French. This is a name that so many others have rated as an old Welsh name and is very unique. I should have named my son Vaughn Vaughn, how unique would that be?? :)" Mar. 25, 2011:

"we named our son Vaughn Max FEB 12, 2004. Originally vaughn was suppose to be his middle name but we couldn't agree on a first name so we said why not use vaughn as his first name. I'm so glad we did I just love his name!" Dec. 1, 2010:

"I am a female and my name is Vaughnelle I heard Vaughn is german meaning little prince. and elle is french for girl, so it means little princess" Jul. 27, 2010:

"When I was pregnant with my first son, I couldn't think of a middle name to go with Vaughn, so I used it as a middle name.His first name is Cristian. I can't stand the name Cristian now. They used to call him Cristian at school, until we put a stop to that. Now,Ican think of quite a few middle names for Vaughn. Vaughn Aaron. Vaughn Eric.I went on to name my 3rd son Sean Aaron." Sep. 19, 2009:

"My son is named Vahn. Until recently I had never seen the spelling but it's the only version I like." Aug. 26, 2009:

"Oh, and the way the name is pronounced, at least according to my family and another contributor to your site--V-A-U-N not V-0-N" Mar. 21, 2009:

"My name is Vaughn and I am very happy with my name. It is often mispronounced or misspelled but people often remember my name because it is unusual for a first name. I actually went to elementary school whose principles name was Vaughn... Only other Vaughn I have met. I recently had a second cousin name his son Vaughn so I think it may be becoming a well liked name." Jan. 22, 2007:

"V A U G H N... Like the word "laugh" but without the "n" so for some reason you remove the "n" and all of a sudden "gh" makes the "f" sound in laugh? Very interesting language we all speak. My last name is Vaughn. Pronunciation has always been an issue to those who have never seen the name. The Germans got it right when they spelled it "von," but I will take the unnecessary vowels and consonants that have been used to spell and pronounce my last name for years before me, and years to come. - V A U G H N -" Jan. 18, 2007:

"We named our son Vaughan with an extra "a" because he is named after the great blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. His name is always being mispronounced - Vo-gon (like he's some kind of alien) or van, but I love it because it is unique but not kooky." Aug. 18, 2006:

"my name is vaughn and people always pronounce it wrong it's von" Feb. 25, 2006:

"So, since there's a trend in gender-neutral names (Peyton, Leslie, Alex, Jessie...) would it be so awful to name a girl Vaughn? It is a beautiful name to look at...it's not like Bruce or Chuck or a typically "masculine" name...any thoughts?" Jan. 7, 2006:

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