Declining since 2009, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Vann since 1880
Babies named Vann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vann's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 186 |
| 1950s | 228 |
| 1960s | 210 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 115 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 289 |
| 2010s | 376 |
| 2020s | 162 |
Meaning & origin
Vann is a concise and uncommon choice for a boy's name, with roots likely tied to English surnames or as a diminutive of Evan or Ivan. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1880, the earliest year of Social Security data, when it peaked at its highest rank of 4,249. Since 2009, its usage has been falling, and as of 2025 it remains a rare selection, given to approximately 1 in 71,170 newborns. Its simple spelling and clean sound make it a distinctive option for parents seeking a short name without widespread popularity, particularly those drawn to surnames as first names.
Vann likely originated as a surname derived from Middle English 'fann' meaning 'a winnowing fan', or as a variant of the given name Evan. It has also been used as a short form of Ivan. As a given name, Vann has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 19th century, without a strong established tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Van
Sibling names for Vann
Names that share Vann's style, for a brother or sister.
