How Many People Are Named Vannesa?
Complete statistics for the name Vannesa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vannesa is a rare, modern twist on traditional naming, with only 1,196 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 275,927 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 54 births, but its current trend shows a decline, though it remains fresh with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 symbolizes a powerful blend of vision and leadership, suggesting those named Vannesa are destined to achieve great things through their unique insights and abilities.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,220 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vannesa Through the Generations
Vannesa has seen a steady presence since its peak in 1990, when 54 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Vannesa are aged between 30 and 60, with 681 individuals in this age bracket. However, the name retains a youthful edge, with 528 people under 30, indicating its enduring appeal among younger generations despite a declining trend overall.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vannesa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Vannesa
How Many People Have the Name Vannesa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,196 people in the United States currently share the name Vannesa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 275,927 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vannesa a Common or Rare Name?
Vannesa 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 Vannesa Mean?
Vannesa means "creative variant of Vanessa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vannesa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Vannesa Most Popular?
The name Vannesa reached peak popularity in 1990, with 54 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Vannesa?
Approximately 1,196 people named Vannesa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,220. That works out to roughly 1 in 275,927 Americans.
Is Vannesa a rare name?
Vannesa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 275,927 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vannesa mean?
Vannesa means "creative variant of Vanessa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Vannesa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Vannesa are male and 100% are female.
When was Vannesa most popular?
Vannesa peaked in 1990 with 54 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.