Total births
195
Girls' name · since 1920
Vendetta
Vendetta has 195 recorded births since 1920 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1951 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 195
- total births
- 1920–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
195 girls have been named Vendetta since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Vendetta has 195 recorded births among girls since 1920, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1975.
- 195 total births
- 1920–1975 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
195 girls have been named Vendetta since 1920, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1975.
- 195
- total births
- 1920–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Vendetta was born in this single decade.
1951
Single peak year
48 babies were named Vendetta in 1951 - its busiest year on record.
Vendetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vendetta's SSA record in two at 1959 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1951 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vendetta at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1951
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Vendetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1975
- Peak year (1951)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Vendetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Vendetta's strongest decade.
116 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Vendetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
116 births
- 1960s 39
1960s
39 births
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 116 births (59% of all-time use).
Vendetta by state
Where Vendetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 2.6% |
Pennsylvania share of Vendetta's total US births 3.6%
Even split
7 of 195 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vendetta? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 195 babies named Vendetta. The most recent recorded year was 1975. Its busiest year on record was 1951, with 48 births.
When was Vendetta most popular? ▼
Vendetta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 116 total births. The single peak year was 1951.
Where is Vendetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vendetta are Pennsylvania (7 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Vendetta been used? ▼
Vendetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1920, spanning 56 years of data through 1975.
What names are similar to Vendetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Venus, Venessa, Venita, Venice, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vendetta's data
- Vendetta's decade-level peak was the 1950s (116 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Vendettas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Vendetta
Nearby Names Like Vendetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vendetta
Venus Girl
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Venessa Girl
#13626 5,767 births
Venita Girl
5,708 births
Venice Girl
#3900 2,946 births
Vena Girl
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Compare Vendetta side by side: Vendetta vs Venus Vendetta vs Venessa Vendetta vs Venita
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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, 1920–1975 (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. "Vendetta: Baby Name Since 1920 - 195 Births, Peak 1951." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vendetta. 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 Vendetta 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.