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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Vanden — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Vandan|Vander
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Vanden

VAN-den · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12216 in 2022

Peak: #9628 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12216 in 2022

Peak: #9628 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
78% boy · 22% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #12216 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicDutch originModern coinageSurname-derived2-syllableStrongContemporaryMasculine-leaningSurname as given nameVan- prefix tradition
STRONG
High confidence

Vanden is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:—
Vanden at a Glance
Meaning:From the Dutch surname van den, meaning 'from the.' Vanden is a modernized given name form derived from patronymic and locative naming traditions.
Language root:Dutch · Germanic
Peak rank:#9628 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:78% boy · 22% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Brayden◈Hayden◈Aiden◈BrandenCamden◈Landen◈
Similar Style
Brennan◈Brogan◈Kellen◈Lachlan◈Damian
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Vanden
Beckett◈DashiellEmmett◈GideonHolden◈Jasper◈Landon◈Oscar
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↑ Rising
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Vanden · Overview
Summary

Vanden is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Vanden carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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