Vanissa
girl nameVanissa entered the US charts in 1955, peaked at #4123 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1955–2025
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rank today
#4123
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5240 |
| 1960s | #5022 |
| 1970s | #6697 |
| 1980s | #8751 |
| 1990s | #10453 |
| 2000s | #15784 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Vanissa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vanissa alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vanissa in 2025?
- Vanissa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vanissa most popular?
- Vanissa peaked in 1971, reaching #4123 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vanissa with classmates?
- Vanissa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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