Vaughn

Vaughn is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 174 boys in the United States.

Vaughn at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Vaughn

Vaughn belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Vaughn first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #348 in 1949, and in 2024 174 babies received the name — 21,180 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vaughn in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#348 in 1949
Peak year
1949
Babies named Vaughn in 2024
174
Total since 1880
21,180

Vaughn in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1299 in 2005
Babies named Vaughn in 2025
4
Total since 1996
255

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vaughn mean?

The meaning of Vaughn is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Vaughn a boy or girl name?

Vaughn is a boy name. In 2024, 174 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vaughn?

Vaughn comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Vaughn?

Vaughn first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #348 in 1949, and 174 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].