Rising since 2003, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Vonn since 1950
Babies named Vonn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 44 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 90 |
Meaning & origin
Vonn is a modern masculine name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1950. Its usage remained scarce for decades, but since 2003, it has been steadily rising in popularity, reflecting a broader trend toward short, surname-style names. In 2025, it ranked 6,143 and occurred with a frequency of 1 in 122,005 births, with its peak rank coming in 2022. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state. Vonn's origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a creative spelling or abbreviation, giving it a sleek, contemporary feel without deep historical ties.
Vonn is a name of recent coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1950. It may have been created as a respelling of the surname Vaughn, which itself derives from Welsh 'bychan' meaning 'small', or as a shortening of names like Donovan. Its modern usage as a given name is primarily American, with no deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Vonn
Names that share Vonn's style, for a brother or sister.
