Von
Von is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Of; from; son of.
Origin and history
Von is a masculine name derived from the German preposition meaning 'of' or 'from', traditionally used in noble surnames to indicate geographic origin. It emerged as a given name in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries, often used as a shortened form of names like Vaughn or as an independent name. Today, it remains a rare but distinctive choice for parents seeking a brief, modern-sounding name.
Popularity in the United States
5,552 babies in the United States have been named Von since 1880. It ranks #1633 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1498.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.7 %)
- TX (20.3 %)
- UT (8.3 %)
- OH (7.5 %)
- IN (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 185 |
| 1920-1930 | 327 |
| 1930-1940 | 476 |
| 1940-1950 | 454 |
| 1950-1960 | 839 |
| 1960-1970 | 901 |
| 1970-1980 | 434 |
| 1980-1990 | 357 |
| 1990-2000 | 287 |
| 2000-2010 | 343 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 432 |
Famous people named Von
- Von Miller: Football Player, Athlete
- Von Wafer: Basketball Player, Athlete
- Von Hayes: Baseball Player, Manager
Fun facts
- In German-speaking countries, 'von' was historically used as a prefix indicating nobility or territorial lordship.
- While historically modest in use, Von has maintained steady niche popularity in the United States for over a century.