Vander
- US rank
- #1,352
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #679 in 1887
139 babies were named Vander in the US in 2025. It has climbed 940 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1884–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,285 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vander, 139 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vander would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVander first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1887, when it reached #679.
- TrendVander has climbed 940 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,352. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedVander is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #474, followed by Colorado (#626) and Indiana (#773). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
About the name Vander
Vander is a boy name of Dutch origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Vander for boys from 1884 to 2025, in 99 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1887, when it ranked #679 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,352, with 139 babies.
Origin:Dutch names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 | 33,167 boys |
| 1900s | 11 | 87,032 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 74,129 boys |
| 1920s | 7.3 | 136,986 boys |
| 1930s | 6.5 | 154,321 boys |
| 1940s | 5.7 | 175,131 boys |
| 1950s | 4.0 | 247,525 boys |
| 1960s | 3.3 | 302,115 boys |
| 1970s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 751,880 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 900,901 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,409 boys |
| 2010s | 28 | 35,261 boys |
| 2020s | 51 | 19,724 boys |
More Dutch boy names
- Boy name: Hendrix · ruler of the home
- Boy name: Johan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Skyler · scholar
- Unisex name: Van · of, from
- Boy name: Henrik · home ruler
- Unisex name: Sky · sky
- Boy name: Hendrick · home ruler
- Boy name: Bram · father of multitudes
Questions about the name Vander
What is the origin of the name Vander?
Vander has Dutch roots in our records. Other Dutch names include Hendrix, Johan, Skyler.
Is Vander a boy or girl name?
Vander is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vander?
Vander ranked #1,352 for US boys in 2025, given to 139 babies. Its best year was 1887 (#679).