Devaughn
Every Devaughn since 1926 — 2,570 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Devaughn
Devaughn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,255 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 2,570 American babies have been named Devaughn. Its peak came in 1993, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Devaughn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Devaughn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,468 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,491 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,687 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,836 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,459 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,510 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,019 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,608 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,460 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,587 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,049 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,359 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2,784 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,085 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,019 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,105 |
| 2008 | 84 | #1,778 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,218 |
| 2006 | 73 | #1,860 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,138 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,169 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,630 |
| 2002 | 47 | #2,226 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,187 |
| 2000 | 67 | #1,703 |
| 1995 | 97 | #1,173 |
| 1990 | 72 | #1,310 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,087 |
| 1980 | 30 | #1,869 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,599 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,371 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,030 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,813 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Devaughn in 2025?
Devaughn ranked #5,255 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Devaughn?
2,570 babies have been named Devaughn in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Devaughn most popular?
Devaughn peaked in 1993, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Devaughn a boy or girl name?
Devaughn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Devaughn rising or falling?
Devaughn has been roughly stable over the past decade.