Banessa
girl nameBanessa entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #4023 in 1998, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#4023
peak (1998)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9468 |
| 1980s | #7539 |
| 1990s | #6336 |
| 2000s | #8478 |
| 2010s | #16931 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Banessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Banessa alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Banessa in 2025?
- Banessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Banessa most popular?
- Banessa peaked in 1998, reaching #4023 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Banessa with classmates?
- Banessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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