Vaughn
Vaughn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /vษหn/
Meaning and origin of Vaughn
Root meaning: โsmallโ
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
A variant of Vaughan, from Welsh bychan (โsmallโ).
How popular is Vaughn?
Since 1880, 1,120 girls and 21,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Vaughn (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1455 in 1901. Its highest rank for boys was #348 in 1949. In 2025, 204 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Vaughn FAQ
What does the name Vaughn mean?
Vaughn traces back to a root meaning "small". A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. A variant of Vaughan, from Welsh bychan (โsmallโ).
What is the origin of the name Vaughn?
Vaughn is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Vaughn?
Since 1880, 1,120 girls and 21,364 boys in the U.S. have been named Vaughn (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1455 in 1901. Its highest rank for boys was #348 in 1949. In 2025, 204 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Vaughn a boy or girl name?
Vaughn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,120 girls and 21,364 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.