NAME PROFILE
Vaughan
Derived from the Welsh word 'fychan' meaning 'little' or 'small'. It describes a person who is humble, observant, and possesses a sharp, discerning mind that appreciates the finer details of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,637 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1966 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1966 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Welsh |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 50%CA — 25%NY — 25%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Vaughan Gething (Politician, First Minister of Wales) · Vaughan Smith (Journalist, Frontline Club founder) · Vaughan Oliver (Graphic Designer, 4AD Records) · Vaughan Jones (Mathematician, Fields Medalist) · Vaughan Lewis (Former Prime Minister, Saint Lucia)
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