Vaughn is of Welsh origin and means "small," derived from the Welsh word 'bychan.' It is often used as a male given name, though it can also be used for females. In the English-speaking world, Vaughn gained popularity in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak usage during the 1980s and 1990s. Notable individuals named Vaughn include American actors Vince Vaughn and Vaughn Monroe, a big band singer from the 1940s and 1950s.
"Vaughn was a rare name choice in both 1970 and 1991, with only 7 and 5 babies named Vaughn respectively that year. In total, over these two years, there were 12 newborns given the name Vaughn."