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Vanessa

Vanessa is a girl name of Spanish origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginSpanish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#190

How popular is Vanessa?

Popularity in the United States

Vanessa has been given to 257,522 babies in the United States since 1900, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 1,204 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

03,8047,608190019602020
Babies named Vanessa per year in the United States, 1900–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Vanessa has been given to 80,797 babies in France since 1953, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

02,9255,850195319872022
Babies named Vanessa per year in France, 1953–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 30,335 people called Vanessa living in Spain, with an average age of 37.3.

257,522 Babies named since 1900
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Vanessa

Is Vanessa a boy's or a girl's name?

Vanessa is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Vanessa?

Vanessa has been given to 257,522 babies in the United States since 1900, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.