Van
Male name · — Stable
13,489
Total Births
1947
Peak Year
#909
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Van
Van is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1940s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 13,489 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 750 births |
| 1890s | 826 births |
| 1900s | 794 births |
| 1910s | 872 births |
| 1920s | 1,037 births |
| 1930s | 883 births |
| 1940s | 1,564 births |
| 1950s | 2,064 births |
| 1960s | 1,559 births |
| 1970s | 689 births |
| 1980s | 548 births |
| 1990s | 101 births |
| 2000s | 457 births |
| 2010s | 989 births |
| 2020s | 356 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Van?
Van has been given to 13,489 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1947 with 239 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #909.
Is Van a boy or girl name?
Van is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Van most popular?
Van was most popular in 1947, when 239 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Van?
Van first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).