Total births
399
Girls' name · since 1977
Vaneza
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 399 babies named Vaneza, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 399
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Vaneza is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 399 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vaneza has been recorded 399 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2012.
- 399 total births
- 1977–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
399 girls have been named Vaneza since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 399
- total births
- 1977–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Vaneza was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
18 babies were named Vaneza in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Vaneza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vaneza splits its recorded history at 1995: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vaneza at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Vaneza popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2012
- Peak year (1990)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Vaneza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Vaneza's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Vaneza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
81 births
- 1990s
1990s
140 births
- 2000s
2000s
137 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 140 births (35% of all-time use).
Vaneza by state
Where Vaneza concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 82 | 20.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Vaneza's total US births 20.6%
Even split
82 of 399 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vaneza? ▼
399 babies have been named Vaneza since 1977. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 1990 with 18 births.
When was Vaneza most popular? ▼
Vaneza was most popular in the 1990s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Vaneza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vaneza are California (82 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Vaneza been used? ▼
Records for Vaneza go back to 1977, giving 36 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Vaneza? ▼
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 Vaneza's data
- Vaneza's decade-level peak was the 1990s (140 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vanezas (82 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 Vaneza
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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, 1977–2012 (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. "Vaneza: Baby Name Since 1977 - 399 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vaneza. 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 Vaneza 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.