Vanessa
Female name · ↓ Falling
94,553
Total Births
1988
Peak Year
#303
Rank 2023
1950
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Vanessa
Vanessa is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 94,553 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1950s | 7,627 births |
| 1960s | 8,245 births |
| 1970s | 11,050 births |
| 1980s | 25,441 births |
| 1990s | 22,423 births |
| 2000s | 15,698 births |
| 2010s | 3,214 births |
| 2020s | 855 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vanessa?
Vanessa has been given to 94,553 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1988 with 2,920 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #303.
Is Vanessa a boy or girl name?
Vanessa is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Vanessa most popular?
Vanessa was most popular in 1988, when 2,920 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Vanessa?
Vanessa first appeared in US records in 1950.