Kevaughn
Of English origin meaning "handsome, brave and born of noble descent".
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Kevaughn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kevaughn today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kevaughn births was 2000 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kevaughn. 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.
People living today
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
2000
22 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,479
Tracked since 1990
Census
Kevaughn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 375 people with the first name Kevaughn, which placed it at #25,327 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,327
National first-name rank
People counted
375
375 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
91.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kevaughn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kevaughn is Black at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Kevaughn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Kevaughn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.5% · 343
- Two or more races4.8% · 18
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 10
- White0.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 2
Popularity
Kevaughn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kevaughn from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 147 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kevaughn 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 Kevaughn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kevaughns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kevaughn
The name Kevaughn is a unique and interesting one, with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and languages. While its exact origins are somewhat unclear, many experts believe that the name has its roots in the Gaelic language, deriving from the Irish word "caoimhín," which means "gentle" or "handsome."
Another theory suggests that Kevaughn may have originated from a combination of the Welsh name "Kevan" and the Irish name "Vaughn." The name Kevan is derived from the Welsh word "cefn," meaning "ridge" or "back," while Vaughn is derived from the Irish name "Baughan," which is a variant of the name "Baoghalán," meaning "little valiant one."
Interestingly, the earliest recorded use of the name Kevaughn can be traced back to the late 16th century, when it appeared in various historical records and documents from Ireland and Wales. One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name was Kevaughn O'Callaghan, an Irish chieftain who lived in the late 16th century and was renowned for his bravery and leadership during the Irish Confederate Wars.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have carried the name Kevaughn. One of the most famous was Kevaughn Fitzgerald (1604-1677), an Irish soldier and statesman who served as a member of the Irish Parliament and played a crucial role in the Irish Confederate Wars. Another prominent figure was Kevaughn O'Driscoll (1726-1798), an Irish writer and poet who is considered one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century.
In more recent times, the name Kevaughn has been popularized by several individuals in various fields. One of the most well-known was Kevaughn Frater (1934-2015), a Jamaican reggae musician and singer who was a pioneer of the rocksteady genre and was widely regarded as one of the greatest reggae artists of his time.
Another notable individual with the name Kevaughn was Kevaughn Atkinson (1962-2005), a British actor and comedian who rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s and was known for his roles in various television shows and films.
In addition to these individuals, there have been several other notable figures throughout history who have borne the name Kevaughn, including writers, artists, musicians, and athletes, among others.
Overall, the name Kevaughn is a unique and fascinating one, with a rich history and cultural significance that spans multiple languages and cultures. While its exact origins may be somewhat unclear, the name has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on history through the many notable individuals who have carried it.
People
Kevaughn + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kevaughn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kevaughn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kevaughn 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 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Kevaughn a common name?
We classify Kevaughn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 328 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kevaughn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kevaughn was 2000, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kevaughn is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Kevaughn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 375 people with the name Kevaughn, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,327 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Kevaughn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Kevaughn?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Kevaughn leans strongly male. 375 people counted with this name were male (98.9%), compared with 4 female bearers (1.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Kevaughn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Kevaughn is Black at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Kevaughn most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Kevaughn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (343 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Kevaughn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kevaughn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kevaughn 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 Kevaughn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kevaughn 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 Kevaughn 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.
How many people share the name Kevaughn?
You can see how many Americans are named Kevaughn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.