Devaughn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Devaughn is a modern name rooted in the Welsh surname Vaughan, meaning 'little' or 'small'. It has evolved from Vaughan to De Vaughn and then to Devaughn. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend for unique names. It does not have biblical relevance and is currently perceived as creative and distinctive.
The name Devaughn is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Devaughn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Devaughn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7162nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5121st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4483rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2387th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1425th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2032nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4034th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Devaughn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Devaughn"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvɔːn/
Origin
Modern American
Etymology
Devaughn is a modern name of uncertain origin, likely derived from the surname 'De Vaughn', which itself is of Welsh origin, meaning 'son of Vaughan'. The name Vaughan means 'little' or 'small'.
Meaning
little, small
Language Evolution
Vaughan, De Vaughn, Devaughn
Historical Usage
Devaughn gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of a trend towards unique and modern invented names in American culture.
Variants & Derivatives
De Vaughn, Vaughn, Devon
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Devaughn is viewed as a distinctive and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Devaughn Nixon, an American actor, Devaughn Watts, a notable musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Devaughn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Devaughn"
"Devaughn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7162nd of 7545 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5121st of 6773 | 22 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4483rd of 7552 | 49 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2387th of 10718 | 259 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1425th of 16616 | 925 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2032nd of 24088 | 979 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4034th of 23106 | 312 |
Regional Popularity of "Devaughn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.84% 1405th/2937 |
43.32% 1509th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.15% 1111th/3685 |
20.56% 920th/4475 |
32.71% 1699th/5194 |
26.06% 1646th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.40% 1851st/4582 |
38.98% 2013th/5164 |
30.85% 2256th/7313 |
35.84% 2675th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
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74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Devaughn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Devaughn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Devaughn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.