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1917

First Year

2021

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2642

Peak Rank

92

Total Count

16

Years Active

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## The Story of Vaun

Vaun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1958: 10 births, good for #2,642 nationwide. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 26% of all recorded Vauns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2021 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 92 Vauns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Vaun

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

* [Von](/von)
* [Vaughn](/vaughn)
* [Vaughan](/vaughan)
* [Vonn](/vonn)
* [Vaan](/vaan)
* Vain
* [Van](/van)
* Vein
* [Vine](/vine)
* Ven
* [Vin](/vin)
* [Vane](/vane)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Vaun

What does the name Vaun mean?

Vaun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Vaun in 2026?

In 2026, Vaun ranks #10,791 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Vaun most popular?

Vaun reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,642 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Vaun a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Vaun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vaun include Garrell, Willi, Macky. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Vaun 

Vaun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Vaun's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,642\. Use the chart and map above to compare Vaun's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1958 → ](/year/1958)
* [ Names of the 1950s → ](/decade/1950s)
* [ Names starting with "V" → ](/letter/v)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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