Van
boy name#970 in 2025Van entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #233 in 1891, ranks #970 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#970
rank today
#233
peak (1891)
236
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #282 |
| 1890s | #299 |
| 1900s | #354 |
| 1910s | #422 |
| 1920s | #408 |
| 1930s | #402 |
| 1940s | #342 |
| 1950s | #325 |
| 1960s | #401 |
| 1970s | #627 |
| 1980s | #758 |
| 1990s | #1145 |
| 2000s | #1045 |
| 2010s | #835 |
| 2020s | #912 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Van has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 19,000 people named Van are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Van alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Van in 2025?
- Van ranks #970 among US boy names in 2025, with 236 babies given the name.
- When was the name Van most popular?
- Van peaked in 1891, reaching #233 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Van with classmates?
- Van will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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