Total births
2,057
Boys' name · since 1880
Vann
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 2,057 babies named Vann, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5072
- among boys today
- 2,057
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Vann is the #5072 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,057 recorded since 1880.
Vann has 2,057 recorded births among boys since 1880, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5072 as of the latest data, more common than 65% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #5072 among boys today
- 2,057 born since 1880
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vann is currently the #5072 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 2,057 born since 1880, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5072
- among boys today
- 2,057
- born since 1880
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Vann vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5072
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Vann was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
58 babies were named Vann in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Vann compares
2,057 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vann's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vann | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,057 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vann's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vann at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,072
Active since
1880
Vann popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Vann popularity over time - girls
24 total births recorded since 1951 (Vann as girls' name)
Vann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Vann's strongest decade.
376 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Vann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s 46
1910s
46 births
- 1920s 103
1920s
103 births
- 1930s 106
1930s
106 births
- 1940s
1940s
186 births
- 1950s
1950s
228 births
- 1960s
1960s
210 births
- 1970s 108
1970s
108 births
- 1980s 115
1980s
115 births
- 1990s 123
1990s
123 births
- 2000s
2000s
289 births
- 2010s
2010s
376 births
- 2020s
2020s
162 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 376 births (18% of all-time use).
How Vann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Vann's total volume
Vann vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Vann by state
Where Vann concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 166 | 8.1% |
| #2 | California | | 39 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 19 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 16 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 16 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 12 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.2% |
North Carolina share of Vann's total US births 8.1%
Even split
166 of 2,057 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vann? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 2,057 babies named Vann. Today it holds rank #5072 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 58 births.
When was Vann most popular? ▼
Vann was most popular in the 2010s decade with 376 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Vann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vann are North Carolina (166 births), California (39 births), Texas (19 births).
How long has the name Vann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vann since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Vann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Van, Vance, Vander, Vanessa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vann's data
- Vann's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (376 total births) through the 2020s (162) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Vanns (166 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vann
Nearby Names Like Vann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vann
Van Boy
#909 29,432 births
Vance Boy
#993 27,012 births
Vander Boy
#1796 1,828 births
Vanessa Boy
984 births
Vansh Boy
#4280 718 births
Compare Vann side by side: Vann vs Van Vann vs Vance Vann vs Vander
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Vann
Garry #5071
47,670 births · Peak 1954
Britt #5073
4,710 births · Peak 1960
Arlie #5070
6,712 births · Peak 1921
Celestino #5074
2,638 births · Peak 1922
Giles #5069
4,732 births · Peak 1918
Rexford #5075
2,648 births · Peak 1925
Wilbert #5068
40,015 births · Peak 1922
Dannie #5076
9,137 births · Peak 1953
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vann: #5072 Boys' Name - 2,057 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.