Total births
1,220
Girls' name · since 1955
Vannesa
1,220 babies named Vannesa in U.S. Social Security records since 1955, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,220
- total births
- 1955–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1,220 girls have been named Vannesa since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Vannesa recorded 1,220 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2018.
- 1,220 total births
- 1955–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,220 girls have been named Vannesa since 1955, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 1,220
- total births
- 1955–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Vannesa was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
54 babies were named Vannesa in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Vannesa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vannesa's full recorded timeline at 1995, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1955, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 54 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vannesa at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Vannesa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2018
- Peak year (1990)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Vannesa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Vannesa's strongest decade.
444 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Vannesa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s
1980s
316 births
- 1990s
1990s
444 births
- 2000s
2000s
312 births
- 2010s 78
2010s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 444 births (36% of all-time use).
How Vannesa 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 Vannesa's total volume
Vannesa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vannesa by state
Where Vannesa concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 451 | 37.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 158 | 13.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Vannesa's total US births 37.0%
Even split
451 of 1,220 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vannesa? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 1,220 babies named Vannesa. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 54 births.
When was Vannesa most popular? ▼
Vannesa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 444 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Vannesa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vannesa are California (451 births), Texas (158 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Vannesa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vannesa since 1955 -- 64 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Vannesa? ▼
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 Vannesa's data
- Vannesa's decade-level peak was the 1990s (444 total births); usage has since declined to 78 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vannesas (451 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 Vannesa
Nearby Names Like Vannesa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vannesa
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Vannessa Girl
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Vanita Girl
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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, 1955–2018 (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. "Vannesa: Baby Name Since 1955 - 1,220 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vannesa. 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 Vannesa 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.