Devaughn
Devaughn is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from Vaughn, meaning 'little' or 'small', combined with the modern prefix 'De-'.
Origin and history
Devaughn is a modern American invented name, often created by combining the prefix 'De-' with the surname or given name Vaughn. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States as a distinctive, rhythmic choice. Today, it remains a steadily used name with moderate familiarity in American culture.
Popularity in the United States
2,570 babies in the United States have been named Devaughn since 1880. It ranks #2558 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.6 %)
- CA (18.2 %)
- OH (11.1 %)
- PA (9 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 201 |
| 1980-1990 | 315 |
| 1990-2000 | 852 |
| 2000-2010 | 592 |
| 2010-2019 | 375 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Famous people named Devaughn
- Devaughn Nixon: actor
Fun facts
- Devaughn is an example of late 20th-century American naming trends that pair popular melodic prefixes with traditional Welsh or English surnames.
- The name has consistently appeared in U.S. Social Security administration records since the late 20th century.