Total births
25
Girls' name · since 1954
Vannetta
Vannetta has 25 recorded births since 1954 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1963 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 25
- total births
- 1954–1971
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
25 girls have been named Vannetta since 1954, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Vannetta recorded 25 times among girls since 1954, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 1971.
- 25 total births
- 1954–1971 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
25 girls have been named Vannetta since 1954, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1971.
- 25
- total births
- 1954–1971
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Vannetta was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
9 babies were named Vannetta in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Vannetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vannetta's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1963 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vannetta at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1954
Vannetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–1971
- Peak year (1963)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Vannetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Vannetta's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Vannetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
9 births
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 11 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vannetta? ▼
Since 1954, Social Security records show 25 babies named Vannetta. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 9 births.
When was Vannetta most popular? ▼
Vannetta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
How long has the name Vannetta been used? ▼
Vannetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1954, spanning 18 years of data through 1971.
What names are similar to Vannetta? ▼
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 Vannetta's data
- Vannetta's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1970s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Vannetta
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vannetta
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Vanita Girl
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Compare Vannetta side by side: Vannetta vs Vanessa Vannetta vs Vanesa Vannetta vs Vannessa
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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, 1954–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vannetta: Baby Name Since 1954 - 25 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vannetta. 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 Vannetta 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.