Total births
50
Boys' name · since 1983
Vannak
Vannak has 50 recorded births since 1983 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 50
- total births
- 1983–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Vannak is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 50 have been recorded since 1983.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vannak has been recorded 50 times among boys since 1983, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 1997.
- 50 total births
- 1983–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
50 boys have been named Vannak since 1983, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 50
- total births
- 1983–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Vannak was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
11 babies were named Vannak in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Vannak's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vannak's SSA record in two at 1986 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vannak at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Vannak popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1997
- Peak year (1987)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Vannak by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Vannak's strongest decade.
39 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Vannak births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
39 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 39 births (78% of all-time use).
Vannak by state
Where Vannak concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 10.0% |
California share of Vannak's total US births 10.0%
5 of 50 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vannak? ▼
Vannak has been given to 50 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1997. 11 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Vannak most popular? ▼
Vannak was most popular in the 1980s decade with 39 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Vannak most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vannak are California (5 births).
How long has the name Vannak been used? ▼
Records for Vannak go back to 1983, giving 15 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Vannak? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Van, Vance, Vann, Vander, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vannak's data
- Vannak's decade-level peak was the 1980s (39 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vannaks (5 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 Vannak
Nearby Names Like Vannak
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vannak
Van Boy
#909 29,432 births
Vance Boy
#993 27,012 births
Vann Boy
#5072 2,057 births
Vander Boy
#1796 1,828 births
Vanessa Boy
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Compare Vannak side by side: Vannak vs Van Vannak vs Vance Vannak vs Vann
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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, 1983–1997 (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. "Vannak: Baby Name Since 1983 - 50 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vannak. 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 Vannak 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.