How Many People Are Named Venessa?
Complete statistics for the name Venessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Venessa is a rare name with origins that aren't tied to a specific ancient language, making it unique; there are only 5,458 people named Venessa living in the US today, which means 1 in 60,464 Americans have this name; its peak popularity was in 1984 when 239 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Venessa might excel in roles where they can inspire and guide others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 45All 5,767 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: 1984Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Venessa Through the Generations
Venessa has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1984, reflecting a shift away from names that were popular in the '80s. Today, Venessa is a name that bridges classic and modern styles, appealing to those who appreciate traditional sounds but also want something fresh. The current generation of Venessas spans a wide age range, with 739 under 30, 4,117 aged 30-60, and 911 over 60, indicating a broad appeal across different eras.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Venessa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Venessa
How Many People Have the Name Venessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,458 people in the United States currently share the name Venessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 60,464 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Venessa a Common or Rare Name?
Venessa 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 Venessa Mean?
Venessa 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 Venessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Venessa Most Popular?
The name Venessa reached peak popularity in 1984, with 239 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 Venessa?
Approximately 5,458 people named Venessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,767. That works out to roughly 1 in 60,464 Americans.
Is Venessa a rare name?
Venessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 60,464 Americans has this name.
What does the name Venessa mean?
Venessa means "creative variant of Vanessa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Venessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Venessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Venessa most popular?
Venessa peaked in 1984 with 239 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.