Vanita
girl nameVanita entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1268 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1268
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2366 |
| 1920s | #1935 |
| 1930s | #1701 |
| 1940s | #1874 |
| 1950s | #1795 |
| 1960s | #1918 |
| 1970s | #2972 |
| 1980s | #4402 |
| 1990s | #8327 |
| 2000s | #13793 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Vanita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vanita alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vanita in 2025?
- Vanita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vanita most popular?
- Vanita peaked in 1932, reaching #1268 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vanita with classmates?
- Vanita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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