Von
- US rank
- #2,125
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #691 in 1958
68 babies were named Von in the US in 2025. It has climbed 87 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
US births per million boys, 1898–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Von you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,126 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Von, 68 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Von would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVon first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1958, when it ranked #691. Today it's #2,125, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowVon is 3.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 25,126.
- TrendVon has climbed 87 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,125. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedVon is most popular in Oregon, where it ranks #604. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Von
Von is a boy name of American and German origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with V and ending in “-von”. US birth records list Von for boys from 1898 to 2025, in 119 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1958, when it ranked #691 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,125, with 68 babies.
Origin:American namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.8 | 352,113 girls |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 400,000 girls |
| 1930s | 6.4 | 155,521 girls |
| 1940s | 4.6 | 219,780 girls |
| 1950s | 6.4 | 156,740 girls |
| 1960s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 471,698 girls |
| 1980s | 2.0 | 492,611 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 2010s | 0.4 | 2,285,714 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 29 | 35,026 boys |
| 1900s | 9.8 | 101,729 boys |
| 1910s | 28 | 35,474 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,704 boys |
| 1930s | 45 | 22,085 boys |
| 1940s | 31 | 32,701 boys |
| 1950s | 41 | 24,225 boys |
| 1960s | 47 | 21,368 boys |
| 1970s | 26 | 38,212 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 51,706 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 68,353 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,411 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 37,580 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,981 boys |
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Questions about the name Von
What is the origin of the name Von?
Von has American, German roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Von a boy or girl name?
Von is a boy name.
How popular is the name Von?
Von ranked #2,125 for US boys in 2025, given to 68 babies. Its best year was 1958 (#691).