Vanilla
girl nameVanilla entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1700 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1700
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1700 |
| 1910s | #3162 |
| 1920s | #3525 |
| 1930s | #3505 |
| 1940s | #4960 |
| 1950s | #5311 |
| 1960s | #5794 |
| 1970s | #9750 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Vanilla are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Vanilla alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vanilla in 2025?
- Vanilla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vanilla most popular?
- Vanilla peaked in 1898, reaching #1700 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vanilla with classmates?
- Vanilla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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