Will my child share the name Vaughan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Vaughan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vaughan in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Vaughan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Vaughan is declining: down 2,107 places since 2019, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #1,000 in 1998.

Is Vaughan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Vaughan is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Vaughan a popular baby name in the United States?

Vaughan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Vaughan

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Vaughan is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Vaughan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

About the Name Vaughan

Vaughan has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2109 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #1000 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Vaughan is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Vaughan in their class.