Delvaughn
A masculine name combining the prefix "Del-" meaning "from the" with "Vaughn" from the Welsh "bychan" meaning "small, little".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Delvaughn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Delvaughn today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delvaughn births was 1993 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delvaughn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Delvaughn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1993
6 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#7,859
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Delvaughn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Delvaughn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Delvaughn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Delvaughn
The name Delvaughn is a relatively modern name that does not have a definitive origin or historical background. It appears to be a combination of the prefix "Del," which can be derived from the French word "de la" meaning "of the," and the root word "vaughn," which may have its roots in the Old French name "Vivien" or the German name "Waldefrid."
Delvaughn does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is likely a name that emerged in the 20th century, possibly as a creative combination of existing name elements.
While the name Delvaughn itself does not have a long historical lineage, it is possible to trace some of its potential roots and influences. The prefix "Del" has been used in various names, such as Delroy, Delmar, and Delbert, which may have originated from French or Spanish influences. Similarly, the root "vaughn" has been present in names like Vaughan, Vaughn, and Yvonne, which have Germanic and French origins.
In terms of notable individuals with the first name Delvaughn, the records are relatively scarce. However, here are a few examples of people who have carried this name:
1. Delvaughn Frater (born 1987), a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
2. Delvaughn Burris (born 1985), a Canadian former professional basketball player.
3. Delvaughn Woodard (born 1990), an American former professional basketball player.
4. Delvaughn Riley (born 1993), an American rapper and songwriter better known by his stage name Soulo.
5. Delvaughn Pryor (born 1994), an American professional basketball player.
It is worth noting that the name Delvaughn, while relatively uncommon, appears to have gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America and the Caribbean region. However, due to its modern origin, it lacks a rich historical background compared to many other names with deeper linguistic and cultural roots.
People
Delvaughn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delvaughn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delvaughn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delvaughn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delvaughn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Delvaughn a common name?
We classify Delvaughn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delvaughn most popular?
The single biggest year for Delvaughn was 1993, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delvaughn is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Delvaughn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Delvaughn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delvaughn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Delvaughn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Delvaughn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Delvaughn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Delvaughn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.