Vander Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Vander originates from Dutch, meaning 'from the'. It evolved from the phrase 'van der' to its modern form, commonly used as a surname. The name conveys a sense of geographic heritage and has gained popularity in recent centuries. It does not have biblical relevance but is associated with a modern, sophisticated image.
The name Vander is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vander has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Vander' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2680th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2817th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2843rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4691st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9366th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4117th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2206th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Vander' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vander"
Pronunciation
/ˈvændər/
Origin
Dutch
Etymology
The name Vander is derived from the Dutch word 'van der', which means 'from the'. It is often used as a prefix in surnames to indicate geographic origin.
Meaning
from the
Language Evolution
Van der (Dutch), Vander (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Vander gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries among Dutch-speaking communities and has since spread to other regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Vande, Van, Vanderbilt
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vander is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with sophistication and a sense of heritage.
Famous People
Gordon Vander, Peter Vander, Jesse Vander
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vander"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vander"
"Vander" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2680th of 7545 | 151 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2817th of 6773 | 133 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2843rd of 7552 | 159 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4691st of 10718 | 77 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9366th of 16616 | 39 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4117th of 24088 | 344 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2206th of 23106 | 765 |
Regional Popularity of "Vander" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
- | - |
54.62% 4076th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
51.56% 2054th/3984 |
- |
42.71% 2914th/6822 |
32.44% 2036th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Vander" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vander"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vander" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.