Vanessa
boy nameVanessa entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #1189 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#1189
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2762 |
| 1960s | #3387 |
| 1970s | #3289 |
| 1980s | #1575 |
| 1990s | #3520 |
| 2000s | #8869 |
| 2010s | #10834 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Vanessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vanessa alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Vanessa most popular?
- Vanessa peaked in 1988, reaching #1189 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Vanessa with classmates?
- Vanessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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