How Many People Are Named Vaness?
Complete statistics for the name Vaness: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vaness is a very rare female name, with only 279 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,183,754 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1988 with 26 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 288 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vaness Through the Generations
Vaness has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1988 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Vaness are adults, with 92% falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and enduring, blending classic charm with modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vaness's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Vaness
How Many People Have the Name Vaness?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 961 people in the United States currently share the name Vaness. That works out to roughly 1 in every 344,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vaness a Common or Rare Name?
Vaness is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Vaness Mean?
Vaness means "creative variant of Vanessa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vaness in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Vaness Most Popular?
The name Vaness reached peak popularity in 1988, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Vaness?
Approximately 961 people named Vaness live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 961. That works out to roughly 1 in 344,900 Americans.
Is Vaness a rare name?
Vaness is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 344,900 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vaness mean?
Vaness means "creative variant of Vanessa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Vaness more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Vaness are male and 100% are female.
When was Vaness most popular?
Vaness peaked in 1988 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.