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Summary

Vaughn is a Welsh name meaning 'little' or 'small', originally derived from the word 'bychan'. It has evolved from a surname to a popular first name, particularly in the 19th century. The name is associated with traits of strength and individuality, and it does not have biblical relevance.

The name Vaughn is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vaughn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vaughn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 559th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 500th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 458th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 582nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 784th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 845th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1031st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3295th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2274th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4087th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12194th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10385th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5995th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vaughn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.