Vaughan
- Pronunciation
- [Vaun]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Small
- Origin
- Celtic
Vaughan Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,610 baby boys have been named Vaughan. The name peaked in 2006 with 34 US births that year (rank #3214). In 2024, ranked #10801 nationally — 7,587 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Vaughan
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Vaughan births are: Texas (10), California (5), New York (5).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Vaughan
If you like Vaughan's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
7-Letter Names Starting with V
Names with Vaughan's exact length and starting letter: Valdeze, Valerie, Valeriu, Valiant, Valicia.
Quick Facts About Vaughan
Variant Forms
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Compare Vaughan to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Vaughan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).