Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Kavaughn

Name: Popularity of the name Kavaughn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kavaughn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#6,314 (1998)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2024

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#6314

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kavaughn

Kavaughn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 9 Kavaughns were born — ranking #6,314 that year. As of 2026, Kavaughn ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 98 Kavaughns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kavaughn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kavaughn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kavaughn

What does the name Kavaughn mean?

Kavaughn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kavaughn in 2026?

In 2026, Kavaughn ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kavaughn most popular?

Kavaughn reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #6,314 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Kavaughn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kavaughn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kavaughn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kavaughn include Masahiro, Inocente, Eryc. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kavaughn

Kavaughn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 98 births in the dataset. Kavaughn's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #6,314. Use the chart and map above to compare Kavaughn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.