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Addison
Derived from the Welsh root meaning "little" or "small," combined with the French prefix "La." This name suggests a person who is small but mighty, possessing a vibrant spirit and a naturally charming presence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 162,320 |
| Gender | Female (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 2007 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%TX — 20%CA — 20%PA — 19%NC — 19%
Notable People
LaVaughn Robinson (Master tap dancer and NEA National Heritage Fellow) · LaVaughn Belle (Contemporary artist known for the sculpture "I Am Queen Mary") · Lavaughn Jenkins (Award-winning contemporary painter and sculptor) · LaVaughn Hughes (R&B songwriter and producer) · LaVaughn McKoy (Former prosecutor, executive, and author of "Playing Games")
Nicknames & Diminutives
VonnieVaughnLala
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