Vaun
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,642 in 1958
5 babies were named Vaun in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vaun you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vaun, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vaun would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVaun first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1958, when it ranked #2,642. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
About the name Vaun
Vaun is a boy name of Welsh origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with V and ending in “-aun”. US birth records list Vaun for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 17 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #2,642 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 1,041,667 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 boys |
| 1950s | 0.7 | 1,408,451 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 840,336 boys |
| 2010s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
More Welsh boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Dylan · great tide
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Evan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Maddox · son of Madoc
Questions about the name Vaun
What is the origin of the name Vaun?
Vaun has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Owen, Dylan, Rowan.
Is Vaun a boy or girl name?
Vaun is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vaun?
Vaun ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#2,642).