Vann
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Vann
Vann is a concise masculine name with multiple origin possibilities. It can function as a surname-turned-first-name derived from Old English roots meaning "from the marsh" or as a shortened form of names like Donovan or Ivan. In Welsh contexts, it relates to names containing "fan" meaning "peak" or "summit." Vann has gained modest popularity as a given name in the United States since the late 20th century, appreciated for its brevity, strength, and contemporary feel. The name's simplicity makes it versatile across various cultural contexts while its single-syllable structure follows the trend toward shorter, impactful names for boys. Vann projects a modern, somewhat rugged image while maintaining simplicity in spelling and pronunciation.
Vann is also given to girls.
Pronounced VAN.
As of October 2026, Vann ranked #10197 for girls in US births in 1974 and #4379 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4464 for girls in 1952 and #1050 for boys in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,294 | 34 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,507 | 32 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,224 | 36 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,733 | 21 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,698 | 30 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,098 | 39 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,646 | 30 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,419 | 34 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,526 | 33 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,730 | 22 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #4,379 | 24 |
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