Declining since 1994, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Devaughn since 1926
Babies named Devaughn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 201 |
| 1980s | 315 |
| 1990s | 852 |
| 2000s | 592 |
| 2010s | 375 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Devaughn first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1926, but it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year came in 1993, when it ranked highest among recorded years. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining; the trajectory shows a falling trend beginning in 1994. By 2025, the name ranked 5208 with an estimated 1 in 94893 births. Although no specific states show a concentration, Devaughn remains a rare choice, reflecting a modern respelling trend that blends Irish-influenced elements with a distinctive spelling.
Devaughn likely originated as a variant of the Irish surname Devin or the English surname Duane. The name Devin derives from the Irish Ó Damháin, meaning 'descendant of Damhán' (a personal name meaning 'fawn' or 'little ox'). Duane comes from the Irish Ó Dubháin, meaning 'descendant of Dubhán' (meaning 'little black one'). The spelling Devaughn emerged in the United States as a modern respelling, first recorded in 1926.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dev, Vaughn
Sibling names for Devaughn
Names that share Devaughn's style, for a brother or sister.
