Vaughn Name Popularity and Statistics
Vaughn is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Vaughn?
Vaughn is spelled V-A-U-G-H-N. The name has 6 letters.
Vaughn Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,722
Recorded Births21
Rank#1,152
Recorded Births183
- Girls usage rose 1,529 places to #5,722 and recorded 6 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 34 places to #1,152 and recorded 9 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Vaughn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 21 | #5,722 |
| 2025 | Boys | 183 | #1,152 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | Boys | 174 | #1,186 |
| 2023 | Girls | 17 | #6,680 |
| 2023 | Boys | 165 | #1,205 |
| 2022 | Girls | 24 | #5,309 |
| 2022 | Boys | 176 | #1,166 |
| 2021 | Girls | 24 | #5,237 |
| 2021 | Boys | 183 | #1,116 |
| 2020 | Girls | 17 | #6,629 |
| 2020 | Boys | 180 | #1,101 |
| 2019 | Girls | 22 | #5,612 |
| 2019 | Boys | 191 | #1,066 |
| 2018 | Girls | 24 | #5,315 |
| 2018 | Boys | 188 | #1,068 |
| 2017 | Girls | 20 | #6,044 |
| 2017 | Boys | 216 | #961 |
| 2016 | Girls | 24 | #5,445 |
| 2016 | Boys | 261 | #863 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2015 | Boys | 251 | #884 |
| 2014 | Girls | 26 | #5,163 |
| 2014 | Boys | 226 | #935 |
When Was Vaughn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1949 · Boys
374 recorded births
National rank #348
1948 · Boys
356 recorded births
National rank #356
1947 · Boys
354 recorded births
National rank #365
1950 · Boys
349 recorded births
National rank #360
Where Vaughn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| KS | #524 | 6 |
| UT | #621 | 6 |
| MI | #679 | 11 |
| CO | #680 | 7 |
| MD | #702 | 6 |
| NJ | #707 | 9 |
| IN | #844 | 6 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |