Vesta
girl nameVesta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #278 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#278
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #369 |
| 1890s | #329 |
| 1900s | #330 |
| 1910s | #411 |
| 1920s | #558 |
| 1930s | #707 |
| 1940s | #1039 |
| 1950s | #1632 |
| 1960s | #2757 |
| 1970s | #5142 |
| 1980s | #8119 |
| 1990s | #8830 |
| 2000s | #13948 |
| 2010s | #12460 |
| 2020s | #12687 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Vesta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vesta alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vesta in 2025?
- Vesta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vesta most popular?
- Vesta peaked in 1894, reaching #278 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vesta with classmates?
- Vesta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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