Devaughn Boy

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-VAWN //dɪˈvɔːn//

Origin: English; African American

Meaning: Derived from the surname Vaughn, meaning 'little' or 'small' in Welsh.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Devaughn is of modern English origin, derived from the surname Vaughan, which itself has Welsh roots. The surname Vaughan comes from the Welsh word "bychan," meaning "little" or "small." This term evolved into the name Vaughan, which was used as a given name in the English-speaking world, particularly in Wales and later in England.

The transition from Vaughan to Devaughn likely occurred through the addition of the prefix "De-" which is often used in names to imply "of" or "from," thus creating a form that suggests a familial or locational connection. Historically, the name Vaughan has been borne by notable figures, including Welsh nobility and various individuals throughout the centuries.

The name appears in historical records as early as the 13th century, with individuals bearing the name involved in local governance and land ownership. The use of Vaughan as a first name gained traction in the 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it was adopted by families of Welsh descent.

The name Devaughn, as a distinct variant, likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique and modernized forms of traditional names. Culturally, names derived from surnames often carry a sense of heritage and familial pride, and Devaughn is no exception.

The name evokes a connection to Welsh culture and the historical significance of the Vaughan lineage. Additionally, the diminutive form "Vaughn" has been used in various contexts, further enriching the name's cultural resonance.

Overall, Devaughn represents a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural identity, embodying both its Welsh origins and its adaptation within English-speaking communities.

Famous people named Devaughn

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Devaughn Nixon is an actor best known for The Last Dragon, The Walking Dead, and The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

Devaughn Franklin is a producer and author best known for Breakthrough, Heaven Is for Real, and The Star.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Devaughn, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Devaughn. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Devaughn was first seen in the United States in 1926.

Devaughn has ranked as high as #2140 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in New York, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Devaughn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Devaughn is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Devaughn was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Devaughn.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 18 18
2024 23 23
2023 23 23
2022 16 16
2021 28 28
2020 22 22
2019 32 32
2018 26 26
2017 30 30
2016 32 32
2015 21 21
2014 37 37
2013 22 22
2012 43 43
2011 64 64
2010 68 68
2009 65 65
2008 84 84
2007 60 60
2006 73 73
2005 57 57
2004 54 54
2003 38 38
2002 47 47
2001 47 47
2000 67 67
1999 54 54
1998 70 70
1997 88 88
1996 75 75
1995 97 97
1994 117 117
1993 135 135
1992 66 66
1991 78 78
1990 72 72
1989 57 57
1988 46 46
1987 32 32
1986 25 25
1985 27 27
1984 23 23
1983 28 28
1982 21 21
1981 26 26
1980 30 30
1979 18 18
1978 38 38
1977 28 28
1976 20 20
1975 32 32
1974 27 27
1973 9 9
1972 12 12
1971 11 11
1970 6 6
1969 13 13
1968 6 6
1967 9 9
1958 5 5
1957 6 6
1955 8 8
1951 6 6
1950 5 5
1949 8 8
1947 6 6
1946 5 5
1941 5 5
1932 7 7
1931 5 5
1929 5 5
1926 6 6

Top States for Devaughn (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MI 5
50%
OH 5
50%