Rising since 1997, #1,352 for boys today.
Popularity of Vander since 1884
Babies named Vander per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 20 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 76 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 69 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 184 |
| 2010s | 532 |
| 2020s | 525 |
Meaning & origin
Vander is a modern American name that has been quietly climbing in popularity. First recorded in 1884, it saw little use for nearly a century before reemerging in the late 1990s. Since 1997, its trajectory has been consistently rising, reaching its peak rank of 1352 in 2025, when approximately 1 in 12288 boys received the name. Vander is most popular in Oregon, Colorado, and Indiana, suggesting a regional appeal in the western and midwestern United States.
Vander likely originated as a short form or variant of names like Van or Vance, or as a given name derived from the Dutch surname prefix 'van der', meaning 'from the'. As a modern coinage, it gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in the United States.
Where Vander is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Van
Variants: Vandar
Sibling names for Vander
Names that share Vander's style, for a brother or sister.
