Vaudine
Of French origin, meaning "valley of the Dine river".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Vaudine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vaudine today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vaudine births was 1938 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vaudine. 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
- • The typical person named Vaudine is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vaudines were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vaudine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1938
12 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1938 SSA rank
#2,568
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Vaudine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vaudine from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 46 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Vaudine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vaudine 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 Vaudine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vaudines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vaudine
The name Vaudine is a unique and intriguing moniker that traces its roots back to the ancient French language. Its origins can be attributed to a combination of two Old French words – "vau," meaning "valley," and "dine," a derivative of the Latin word "dignus," signifying "worthy" or "noble." This linguistic fusion gives rise to the name's potential interpretation as "one from the worthy valley."
In the early medieval era, the name Vaudine was primarily concentrated in the regions of northern France, particularly in the areas surrounding the valleys of the Seine and Loire rivers. It was during this period that the name first gained prominence, often associated with families of noble lineage or those holding esteemed positions within their communities.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that it may have been loosely inspired by the Waldensians, a Christian spiritual movement that emerged in the 12th century in the valleys of the Cottian Alps, spanning parts of modern-day France and Italy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Vaudine was a French noblewoman named Vaudine de Valois, who lived in the 13th century and was a member of the prestigious Capetian dynasty. Another notable figure from the same era was Vaudine de Montfort, a prominent figure in the crusades and a companion of King Louis IX of France.
Moving forward in time, the name gained further recognition in the 16th century with Vaudine Lescot, a renowned French architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including parts of the Louvre Palace in Paris.
In the 18th century, Vaudine Rouillé de Marbeuf, a French aristocrat and military officer, played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a general in the Continental Army and aiding the cause of American independence.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, one cannot overlook the influence of Vaudine Ananissoh, a celebrated French author and poet who gained critical acclaim for her works exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships.
While the name Vaudine may not be as common in modern times, its rich historical tapestry and unique linguistic origins continue to captivate and intrigue those who delve into the fascinating world of onomastics – the study of names and their significance.
People
Vaudine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vaudine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vaudine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vaudine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vaudine 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Vaudine a common name?
We classify Vaudine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vaudine most popular?
The single biggest year for Vaudine was 1938, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vaudine is about 83 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 Vaudine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vaudine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vaudine in the SSA data are female. 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 Vaudine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vaudine 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 Vaudine 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 Vaudine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.