Lanessa
girl nameLanessa entered the US charts in 1969, peaked at #4227 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1969–2025
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rank today
#4227
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5456 |
| 1970s | #6267 |
| 1980s | #5731 |
| 1990s | #8544 |
| 2000s | #9750 |
| 2010s | #11861 |
| 2020s | #12072 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Lanessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lanessa alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lanessa in 2025?
- Lanessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Lanessa most popular?
- Lanessa peaked in 1974, reaching #4227 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lanessa with classmates?
- Lanessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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