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Van

Van is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#772

How popular is Van?

Van has been given to 29,883 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 6,157 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Van per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
29,883 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Van

Is Van a boy's or a girl's name?

Van is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Van?

Van has been given to 29,883 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.