Von Boy

Popularity: #870 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VON /vɒn/

Origin: German; Dutch

Meaning: German: from; Dutch: from the

Historical & Cultural Background

The name "Von" has its roots in the Germanic linguistic tradition, deriving from the Old High German word "von," which means "from" or "of." This term was historically used as a preposition indicating nobility or land ownership, often preceding a surname to denote a person's origin or association with a particular place. The usage of "Von" as a noble prefix became prominent in the medieval period, particularly among the German aristocracy, and it was often used to signify lineage or territorial affiliation.

The name made its way into English through the influence of German-speaking nobility and the cultural exchanges that occurred during the Holy Roman Empire and later during the Renaissance. Historically, the name "Von" has been associated with various noble families across German-speaking regions, particularly in the 12th century and onward.

It became a common practice for members of the aristocracy to adopt this prefix, which was often recorded in official documents and heraldry. The presence of noble families with the "Von" prefix is noted in various historical texts, including genealogies and chronicles from the Middle Ages.

The name has also appeared in literature and historical accounts, contributing to its recognition as a marker of nobility. Culturally, "Von" carries connotations of heritage and status, often linked to the traditions of chivalry and the feudal system in Europe.

The prefix symbolizes a connection to land and lineage, reflecting the values of honor and prestige that were significant in medieval society. While "Von" is primarily a prefix, it has also been used as a standalone name in some contexts, emphasizing its noble associations.

The enduring nature of the name reflects its deep-rooted significance in the cultural and historical landscape of German-speaking regions.

Famous people named Von

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Von Miller is a professional American football player best known for his time with the Denver Broncos, winning Super Bowl 50, and being named Super Bowl MVP.

Fictional characters named Von

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Von Doom is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. He is the arch-nemesis of the Fantastic Four and a powerful sorcerer and ruler of Latveria.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Von. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Von was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Von has ranked as high as #1503 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Utah, Ohio, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Von has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Von is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Von was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Von.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 68 68 0
2024 77 77 0
2023 84 84 0
2022 67 67 0
2021 74 74 0
2020 62 62 0
2019 54 54 0
2018 47 47 0
2017 86 80 6
2016 62 62 0
2015 46 46 0
2014 54 54 0
2013 41 41 0
2012 44 44 0
2011 38 38 0
2010 33 33 0
2009 50 50 0
2008 47 47 0
2007 45 45 0
2006 34 34 0
2005 32 32 0
2004 36 36 0
2003 25 25 0
2002 31 31 0
2001 23 23 0
2000 20 20 0
1999 27 27 0
1998 23 23 0
1997 24 24 0
1996 19 19 0
1995 19 19 0
1994 33 27 6
1993 35 35 0
1992 31 31 0
1991 40 35 5
1990 47 47 0
1989 42 36 6
1988 37 37 0
1987 49 41 8
1986 47 36 11
1985 34 34 0
1984 34 34 0
1983 31 31 0
1982 30 30 0
1981 36 36 0
1980 52 42 10
1979 31 26 5
1978 37 37 0
1977 52 44 8
1976 36 31 5
1975 44 44 0
1974 51 43 8
1973 42 42 0
1972 42 42 0
1971 70 70 0
1970 62 55 7
1969 78 71 7
1968 107 97 10
1967 81 74 7
1966 99 90 9
1965 100 91 9
1964 85 80 5
1963 102 95 7
1962 107 107 0
1961 97 87 10
1960 117 109 8
1959 126 111 15
1958 135 118 17
1957 115 103 12
1956 70 63 7
1955 92 80 12
1954 98 84 14
1953 69 61 8
1952 87 78 9
1951 88 74 14
1950 81 67 14
1949 54 46 8
1948 79 68 11
1947 64 57 7
1946 58 49 9
1945 45 39 6
1944 38 33 5
1943 39 33 6
1942 43 43 0
1941 45 39 6
1940 55 47 8
1939 53 43 10
1938 46 41 5
1937 62 52 10
1936 47 40 7
1935 58 53 5
1934 75 64 11
1933 54 54 0
1932 53 45 8
1931 55 50 5
1930 42 34 8
1929 32 32 0
1928 40 35 5
1927 59 53 6
1926 34 34 0
1925 29 23 6
1924 32 32 0
1923 26 21 5
1922 38 30 8
1921 32 32 0
1920 35 35 0
1919 24 24 0
1918 30 25 5
1917 26 26 0
1916 34 29 5
1915 32 27 5
1914 17 17 0
1913 15 15 0
1912 8 8 0
1911 8 8 0
1910 6 6 0
1903 5 5 0
1901 6 6 0
1898 7 7 0

Top States for Von (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 10
45%
CA 7
32%
OH 5
23%