Venessa
girl nameVenessa entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #696 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#696
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5009 |
| 1930s | #4204 |
| 1940s | #4472 |
| 1950s | #2052 |
| 1960s | #1288 |
| 1970s | #1055 |
| 1980s | #845 |
| 1990s | #1941 |
| 2000s | #3918 |
| 2010s | #8915 |
| 2020s | #11197 |
Living bearers
About 5,500 people named Venessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Venessa alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Venessa in 2025?
- Venessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Venessa most popular?
- Venessa peaked in 1984, reaching #696 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Venessa with classmates?
- Venessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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