Vannessa
girl nameVannessa entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #1182 in 1987, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#1182
peak (1987)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #1928 |
| 1960s | #2146 |
| 1970s | #2424 |
| 1980s | #1714 |
| 1990s | #1922 |
| 2000s | #3511 |
| 2010s | #9072 |
| 2020s | #12435 |
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Vannessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vannessa alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vannessa in 2025?
- Vannessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vannessa most popular?
- Vannessa peaked in 1987, reaching #1182 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vannessa with classmates?
- Vannessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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