Total births
2,056
Girls' name · since 1913
Vanita
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 2,056 babies named Vanita, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,056
- total births
- 1913–2003
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
2,056 girls have been named Vanita since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vanita has been recorded 2,056 times among girls since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2003.
- 2,056 total births
- 1913–2003 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,056 girls have been named Vanita since 1913, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2003.
- 2,056
- total births
- 1913–2003
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Vanita was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
53 babies were named Vanita in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Vanita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vanita's full recorded timeline at 1956, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1971 peak of 53 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vanita at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Vanita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2003
- Peak year (1971)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Vanita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Vanita's strongest decade.
387 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Vanita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 97
1910s
97 births
- 1920s
1920s
211 births
- 1930s
1930s
212 births
- 1940s
1940s
239 births
- 1950s
1950s
343 births
- 1960s
1960s
387 births
- 1970s
1970s
275 births
- 1980s
1980s
191 births
- 1990s 89
1990s
89 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 387 births (19% of all-time use).
How Vanita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Vanita's total volume
Vanita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vanita by state
Where Vanita concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 91 | 4.4% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 21 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 12 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #5 | California | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Vanita's total US births 4.4%
Even split
91 of 2,056 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Vanita appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vanita? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 2,056 babies named Vanita. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 53 births.
When was Vanita most popular? ▼
Vanita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 387 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Vanita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vanita are Texas (91 births), Missouri (21 births), Ohio (12 births).
How long has the name Vanita been used? ▼
Records for Vanita go back to 1913, giving 91 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Vanita? ▼
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 Vanita's data
- Vanita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (387 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Vanitas (91 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Vanita
Nearby Names Like Vanita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vanita
Vanessa Girl
#335 261,622 births
Vanesa Girl
#5331 6,539 births
Vannessa Girl
3,231 births
Vania Girl
#2828 2,992 births
Vanna Girl
#3765 2,009 births
Compare Vanita side by side: Vanita vs Vanessa Vanita vs Vanesa Vanita vs Vannessa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1913–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vanita: Baby Name Since 1913 - 2,056 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vanita. 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 Vanita 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 June 2026.