Will my child share the name Vaughn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Vaughn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vaughn in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Vaughn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Vaughn is declining: down 427 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. It peaked at #1,299 in 2005.

Is Vaughn a good choice for a distinctive name?

Vaughn 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 Vaughn a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Vaughn

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Vaughn is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Vaughn in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4275

About the Name Vaughn

Vaughn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 434 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1299 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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