How Many People Are Named Van?

Curious about how common the name Van is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 30,949
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 10,663 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 30,949 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Van.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 10,663 people has this name.

This classification places Van in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Van

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 10,663 people

Total Count

30,949

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 29,195
Female: 1,754

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 63

  • Young (<30) 6,381
  • Adult (30–60) 5,813
  • Old (>60) 18,755

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 835
  • Arkansas 674
  • Arizona 192
  • California 2,181
  • Colorado 272
  • Connecticut 16
  • DC 68
  • Florida 971
  • Georgia 1,147
  • Hawaii 63
  • Iowa 120
  • Idaho 77
  • Illinois 1,160
  • Indiana 478
  • Kansas 240
  • Kentucky 410
  • Louisiana 1,028
  • Massachusetts 77
  • Maryland 222
  • Michigan 615
  • Minnesota 129
  • Missouri 593
  • Mississippi 993
  • North Carolina 1,375
  • North Dakota 5
  • Nebraska 50
  • New Jersey 225
  • New Mexico 47
  • Nevada 28
  • New York 895
  • Ohio 865
  • Oklahoma 485
  • Oregon 96
  • Pennsylvania 751
  • South Carolina 560
  • South Dakota 10
  • Tennessee 900
  • Texas 2,641
  • Utah 425
  • Virginia 542
  • Washington 310
  • Wisconsin 140
  • West Virginia 179
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Van?

Approximately 30,949 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Van, based on statistical analysis.

Is Van a rare name?

Van is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.