Vania
Every Vania since 1950 — 2,992 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vania
Vania is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,858 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 2,992 American babies have been named Vania. Its peak came in 2007, when 153 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 Vania stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vania year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,858 |
| 2024 | 59 | #2,854 |
| 2023 | 44 | #3,581 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,953 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,846 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,928 |
| 2019 | 79 | #2,304 |
| 2018 | 62 | #2,780 |
| 2017 | 78 | #2,352 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,735 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,844 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,886 |
| 2013 | 76 | #2,406 |
| 2012 | 66 | #2,707 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,795 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,868 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,590 |
| 2008 | 99 | #2,075 |
| 2007 | 153 | #1,516 |
| 2006 | 72 | #2,553 |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,579 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,329 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,526 |
| 2002 | 49 | #3,011 |
| 2001 | 46 | #3,088 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,214 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,483 |
| 1990 | 50 | #2,463 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,448 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,320 |
| 1975 | 34 | #2,409 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,241 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,787 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #6,058 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Vania
- Vania King Tennis player · b. 1989
- Vania Stambolova Athlete · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vania in 2025?
Vania ranked #2,858 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vania?
2,992 babies have been named Vania in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vania most popular?
Vania peaked in 2007, when 153 newborns received the name.
Is Vania a boy or girl name?
Vania is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vania rising or falling?
Vania has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Vania?
Well-known people named Vania include Vania King (tennis player), Vania Stambolova (athlete).