Vinessa
girl nameVinessa entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #4467 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#4467
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4467 |
| 1960s | #5925 |
| 1970s | #7079 |
| 1980s | #7059 |
| 1990s | #9897 |
| 2000s | #12729 |
| 2010s | #14502 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Vinessa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vinessa alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vinessa in 2025?
- Vinessa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Vinessa most popular?
- Vinessa peaked in 1956, reaching #4467 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Vinessa with classmates?
- Vinessa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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