gender neutral
Vaughn
small, little
About Vaughn
Crisp, sophisticated, and quietly powerful—Vaughn possesses an understated elegance that speaks volumes. This single-syllable name packs remarkable punch, demonstrating that brevity can equal impact. There's something inherently refined about Vaughn, suggesting intelligence and good taste without pretension. It's a name that works equally well in creative and corporate environments, adapting seamlessly to any context. Vaughn has a subtle Celtic charm that feels both traditional and contemporary. The name's uniqueness ensures distinction without being outlandish, offering the perfect balance for parents seeking something different but not difficult. Vaughn ages exceptionally well, suiting a baby as naturally as it does a CEO. It's the kind of name that makes people lean in and listen, that suggests someone worth knowing.
Popularity of the Name Vaughn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #985 | ||
| 1891 | #951 | ||
| 1893 | #832 | ||
| 1894 | #626 | ||
| 1895 | #970 | ||
| 1897 | #782 | ||
| 1899 | #923 | ||
| 1900 | #779 | ||
| 1901 | #852 | ||
| 1902 | #646 | ||
| 1903 | #616 | ||
| 1904 | #563 | ||
| 1905 | #612 | ||
| 1906 | #520 | ||
| 1907 | #733 | ||
| 1908 | #820 | ||
| 1909 | #711 | ||
| 1910 | #752 | ||
| 1911 | #583 | ||
| 1912 | #551 | ||
| 1913 | #530 | ||
| 1914 | #535 | ||
| 1915 | #511 | ||
| 1916 | #516 | ||
| 1917 | #537 | ||
| 1918 | #503 | ||
| 1919 | #611 | ||
| 1920 | #564 | ||
| 1921 | #542 | ||
| 1922 | #580 | ||
| 1923 | #538 | ||
| 1924 | #593 | ||
| 1925 | #522 | ||
| 1926 | #579 | ||
| 1927 | #561 | ||
| 1928 | #514 | ||
| 1929 | #526 | ||
| 1930 | #488 | ||
| 1931 | #500 | ||
| 1932 | #510 | ||
| 1933 | #568 | ||
| 1934 | #507 | ||
| 1935 | #478 | ||
| 1936 | #526 | ||
| 1937 | #562 | ||
| 1938 | #505 | ||
| 1939 | #523 | ||
| 1940 | #494 | ||
| 1941 | #519 | ||
| 1942 | #476 | ||
| 1943 | #442 | ||
| 1944 | #455 | ||
| 1945 | #441 | ||
| 1946 | #381 | ||
| 1947 | #367 | ||
| 1948 | #357 | ||
| 1949 | #348 | ||
| 1950 | #360 | ||
| 1951 | #393 | ||
| 1952 | #443 | ||
| 1953 | #461 | ||
| 1954 | #470 | ||
| 1955 | #502 | ||
| 1956 | #513 | ||
| 1957 | #550 | ||
| 1958 | #528 | ||
| 1959 | #538 | ||
| 1960 | #508 | ||
| 1961 | #543 | ||
| 1962 | #500 | ||
| 1963 | #490 | ||
| 1964 | #474 | ||
| 1965 | #457 | ||
| 1966 | #467 | ||
| 1967 | #477 | #260 | |
| 1968 | #486 | #259 | |
| 1969 | #504 | #279 | |
| 1970 | #534 | #282 | |
| 1971 | #561 | #294 | |
| 1972 | #577 | ||
| 1973 | #638 | ||
| 1974 | #694 | ||
| 1975 | #677 | ||
| 1976 | #741 | ||
| 1977 | #736 | ||
| 1978 | #720 | ||
| 1979 | #760 | ||
| 1980 | #674 | ||
| 1981 | #734 | ||
| 1982 | #787 | ||
| 1983 | #785 | ||
| 1984 | #747 | ||
| 1985 | #780 | ||
| 1986 | #765 | ||
| 1987 | #679 | ||
| 1988 | #803 | ||
| 1989 | #763 | ||
| 1990 | #749 | ||
| 1991 | #757 | #897 | |
| 1992 | #760 | #727 | |
| 1993 | #801 | #970 | |
| 1994 | #716 | #828 | |
| 1995 | #927 | ||
| 1996 | #932 | #855 | |
| 1997 | #915 | ||
| 1998 | #869 | ||
| 1999 | #918 | #811 | |
| 2000 | #916 | #899 | |
| 2001 | #956 | ||
| 2002 | #937 | ||
| 2003 | #798 | #935 | |
| 2004 | #787 | #727 | |
| 2005 | #777 | #653 | |
| 2006 | #737 | #852 | |
| 2007 | #739 | #688 | |
| 2008 | #849 | #736 | |
| 2009 | #820 | #757 | |
| 2010 | #939 | #659 | |
| 2011 | #901 | ||
| 2012 | #862 | #678 | |
| 2013 | #865 | #774 | |
| 2014 | #935 | #845 | |
| 2015 | #886 | #726 | |
| 2016 | #865 | #662 | |
| 2017 | #963 | #660 | |
| 2018 | #640 | ||
| 2019 | #790 | ||
| 2020 | #818 | ||
| 2023 | #940 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Vaughn
Names Similar to Vaughn
Nicknames for Vaughn
- Von
- Vee
- Vonny
- Auggie
Famous People Named Vaughn
| Vaughn Monroe | American singer and bandleader |
| Vaughn Armstrong | American actor |
| Vaughn Bode | American underground comic artist |
| Vaughn Benjamin | Lead singer of the reggae band Midnite |
| Vaughn Meader | American comedian and impersonator |
| Vaughn Ridley | Canadian photographer |
| Vaughn Bodē Jr. | American graffiti artist and writer |
| Vaughn Hebron | American football player |
| Vaughn Johnson | American football player |
| Vaughn Martin | Canadian football player |
| Vaughn Taylor | American screenwriter |
| Vaughn De Leath | American female singer and radio personality |
| Vaughn Wilson | American football player |
| Vaughn Booker | American professional wrestler |
| Vaughn Jefferis | Bermudian cricketer |
| Vaughn Karpan | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Vaughn R. Walker | American federal judge |
| Vaughn Cochran | American marine artist and musician |
Characters Named Vaughn
| Vaughn Sterling | Character from the TV show "Alias" |
| Vaughn Du Clark | Character from the TV show "iZombie" |
| Vaughn Eisenhart | Character from the movie "Blade - Trinity" |
| Vaughn Haige | Character from the movie "Under Siege" |
| Vaughn Cunningham | Character from the TV show "All My Children" |
| Vaughn Pook | Character from the TV show "Dexter" |
| Vaughn De Heart | Character from the TV show "The Hard Times of RJ Berger" |
| Vaughn Pearson | Character from the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Vaughn Coleman | Character from the movie "Fear Clinic" |
| Vaughn Dern | Character from the movie "The Millionaire Tour" |
| Vaughn Leland | Character from the TV show "Birds of Prey" |
| Vaughn Gittin Jr. | Character from the video game "Forza Horizon 4" |
| Vaughn Crosskill | Character from the video game "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell - Double Agent" |
| Vaughn Brau | Character from the video game "Star Wars - The Old Republic" |
| Vaughn Cortes | Character from the video game "Watch Dogs" |
| Vaughn Fixx | Character from the video game "Tenchu - Shadow Assassins" |
| Vaughn Zinndorf | Character from the video game "The Secret World" |
| Vaughn Kincaid | Character from the TV show "Days of Our Lives" |
| Vaughn Vendetta | Character from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Vaughn Everheart | Character from the TV show "The Originals" |