Vanessa
girl name#377 in 2025Vanessa entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #41 in 1988, ranks #377 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1900–2025
#377
rank today
#41
peak (1988)
813
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1723 |
| 1910s | #3493 |
| 1920s | #4278 |
| 1930s | #2578 |
| 1940s | #2047 |
| 1950s | #293 |
| 1960s | #175 |
| 1970s | #112 |
| 1980s | #49 |
| 1990s | #57 |
| 2000s | #74 |
| 2010s | #176 |
| 2020s | #298 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Vanessa has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 252,000 people named Vanessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vanessa alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vanessa in 2025?
- Vanessa ranks #377 among US girl names in 2025, with 813 babies given the name.
- When was the name Vanessa most popular?
- Vanessa peaked in 1988, reaching #41 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vanessa with classmates?
- Vanessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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