Vander
Vander is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
From the; of the.
Origin and history
Vander originated as a Dutch surname element meaning 'from the' or 'of the', often used in topological family names like Vanderberg or Vanderbilt. In the United States, it has been adopted as a modern given name, influenced by names like Alexander and Evander. It remains relatively uncommon but has seen increased usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,828 babies in the United States have been named Vander since 1880. It ranks #2997 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1413.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.5 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- NC (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 80 |
| 1930-1940 | 69 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 82 |
| 1960-1970 | 64 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 184 |
| 2010-2019 | 532 |
| 2020-2029 | 525 |
Nicknames
Van
Fun facts
- Vander originated as a Dutch prepositional prefix used in noble and locational surnames.
- The name fits the contemporary U.S. trend of using surnames ending in '-er' as first names.