Total births
288
Girls' name · since 1959
Vaness
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 288 babies named Vaness, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 288
- total births
- 1959–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Vaness sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 288 recorded since 1959.
Social Security Administration records show Vaness recorded 288 times among girls since 1959, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2003.
- 288 total births
- 1959–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
288 girls have been named Vaness since 1959, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 288
- total births
- 1959–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Vaness was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
26 babies were named Vaness in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Vaness's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vaness's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vaness at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Vaness popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2003
- Peak year (1988)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Vaness by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Vaness's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Vaness births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s
1980s
146 births
- 1990s
1990s
78 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 146 births (51% of all-time use).
Vaness by state
Where Vaness concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 57 | 19.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Vaness's total US births 19.8%
Even split
57 of 288 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vaness? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 288 babies named Vaness. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 26 births.
When was Vaness most popular? ▼
Vaness was most popular in the 1980s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Vaness most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vaness are California (57 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Vaness been used? ▼
Records for Vaness go back to 1959, giving 45 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Vaness? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vanessa, Vanesa, Vannessa, Vania, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vaness's data
- Vaness's decade-level peak was the 1980s (146 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vanesss (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vaness
Nearby Names Like Vaness
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vaness
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Vannessa Girl
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Vanita Girl
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Compare Vaness side by side: Vaness vs Vanessa Vaness vs Vanesa Vaness vs Vannessa
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1959–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vaness: Baby Name Since 1959 - 288 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vaness. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vaness draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.