Vanesa
Every Vanesa since 1953 — 6,544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vanesa
Vanesa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,872 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 6,544 American babies have been named Vanesa. Its peak came in 2002, when 271 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vanesa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vanesa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,872 | — | — |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,431 | — | — |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,375 | — | — |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,166 | — | — |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,560 | — | — |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,657 | — | — |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,431 | — | — |
| 2018 | 30 | #4,655 | — | — |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,765 | — | — |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,702 | — | — |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,126 | — | — |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,614 | — | — |
| 2013 | 84 | #2,235 | — | — |
| 2012 | 133 | #1,627 | — | — |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,872 | — | — |
| 2010 | 118 | #1,760 | — | — |
| 2009 | 175 | #1,363 | — | — |
| 2008 | 231 | #1,121 | — | — |
| 2007 | 236 | #1,101 | — | — |
| 2006 | 220 | #1,129 | — | — |
| 2005 | 209 | #1,128 | — | — |
| 2004 | 220 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 2003 | 240 | #970 | — | — |
| 2002 | 271 | #852 | — | — |
| 2001 | 217 | #992 | — | — |
| 2000 | 197 | #1,059 | — | — |
| 1995 | 183 | #1,015 | — | — |
| 1990 | 151 | #1,145 | — | — |
| 1985 | 120 | #1,184 | 5 | #7,535 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,934 | — | — |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,964 | — | — |
| 1970 | 16 | #3,864 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,482 | — | — |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,677 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,680 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vanesa in 2025?
Vanesa ranked #4,872 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vanesa?
6,544 babies have been named Vanesa in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vanesa most popular?
Vanesa peaked in 2002, when 271 newborns received the name.
Is Vanesa a boy or girl name?
Vanesa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vanesa rising or falling?
Vanesa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.