How Many People Are Named Vernessa?
Complete statistics for the name Vernessa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Vernessa is a very rare female name, with only 774 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 426,499 Americans. The majority of those named Vernessa are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 881 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Vernessa Through the Generations
Vernessa reached its peak popularity in 1960 with 68 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable, positioning it as a name between classic and modern. With an estimated 774 living individuals named Vernessa in the US today, the name has a strong generational skew, with 64% of those named Vernessa being over 60 years old. This makes the name predominantly associated with the older generation, reflecting its historical roots and sustained usage among a particular demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Vernessa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Vernessa
How Many People Have the Name Vernessa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 774 people in the United States currently share the name Vernessa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 426,499 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Vernessa a Common or Rare Name?
Vernessa 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 Vernessa Mean?
Vernessa means "creative variant of Vern" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Vernessa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Vernessa Most Popular?
The name Vernessa reached peak popularity in 1960, with 68 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 Vernessa?
Approximately 774 people named Vernessa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 881. That works out to roughly 1 in 426,499 Americans.
Is Vernessa a rare name?
Vernessa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 426,499 Americans has this name.
What does the name Vernessa mean?
Vernessa means "creative variant of Vern" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Vernessa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Vernessa are male and 100% are female.
When was Vernessa most popular?
Vernessa peaked in 1960 with 68 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.