Vaune
A feminine form of the masculine name Vaughn, derived from Welsh origins.
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Vaune. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vaune today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vaune births was 1956 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vaune. 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 Vaune is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vaunes were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vaune. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
1956
7 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1961 SSA rank
#7,492
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Vaune: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vaune from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 24 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Vaune remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vaune 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 Vaune during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vaune
The name Vaune is believed to have originated from the Old French language, derived from the word "vaune," which means a wooded valley or a small ravine. It is thought to have been introduced during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries.
This name was primarily used in regions of France, particularly in rural areas where such geographical features were common. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 12th century, appearing in various medieval texts and documents from that era.
One notable figure bearing the name Vaune was a French noblewoman, Vaune de Montfort, who lived in the late 12th century. She was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and her dedication to supporting the local communities within her family's estates.
Another historical figure named Vaune was a 13th-century monk, Vaune de Cluny, who served in the Benedictine abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, France. He was known for his scholarly contributions to religious texts and his teachings on monastic life.
In the 15th century, there was a French artisan named Vaune LaForge, who was celebrated for his exquisite metalwork and craftsmanship. His intricate designs adorned many churches and noble residences throughout the region.
During the 16th century, a French explorer named Vaune Cartier gained recognition for his expeditions to the New World, where he explored and mapped vast territories in what is now Eastern Canada.
The name Vaune also appeared in literary works, such as the 17th-century play "La Vaune Infortunée" by the French playwright Pierre Corneille, which featured a character with this name.
While the name Vaune has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and intriguing moniker, carrying with it a sense of natural beauty and historical significance rooted in its French origins.
People
Vaune + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vaune 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
Vaune: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vaune?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vaune 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 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Vaune a common name?
We classify Vaune as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vaune most popular?
The single biggest year for Vaune was 1956, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vaune is about 67 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 Vaune in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vaune a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vaune 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 Vaune still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vaune 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 Vaune 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 many people are called Vaune?
You can see how many people share the name Vaune on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.