Vernessa
girl nameVernessa entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #1338 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#1338
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4975 |
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #1984 |
| 1960s | #2154 |
| 1970s | #4691 |
| 1980s | #8275 |
| 1990s | #13235 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Vernessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vernessa alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vernessa in 2025?
- Vernessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vernessa most popular?
- Vernessa peaked in 1960, reaching #1338 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vernessa with classmates?
- Vernessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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