Von

Von is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 77 boys in the United States.

Von at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Von

Von belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Von first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #691 in 1958, and in 2024 77 babies received the name — 5,481 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Von in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#691 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Babies named Von in 2024
77
Total since 1880
5,481

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Von mean?

The meaning of Von is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Von a boy or girl name?

Von is a boy name. In 2024, 77 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Von?

Von comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Von?

Von first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #691 in 1958, and 77 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].