Vesta
From Middle English Vesta, from Latin Vesta, related to Ancient Greek ἑστία (hestía, “to dwell”) and Ἑστία (Hestía, “Hestia”), all from Proto-Indo-European *h₂wes-; see…
Every Vesta since 1880 — 8,208 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vesta
Vesta is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 8,208 American babies have been named Vesta. Its peak came in 1918, when 257 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Vesta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vesta 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,537 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,115 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,342 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,377 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,360 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,434 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,816 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,720 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,396 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,727 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,285 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,862 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #15,153 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,318 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,526 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,353 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #16,005 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,784 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,273 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #10,168 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,447 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,393 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,131 | — | — |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,051 | — | — |
| 1965 | 21 | #2,741 | — | — |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,303 | — | — |
| 1955 | 43 | #1,575 | — | — |
| 1950 | 45 | #1,374 | — | — |
| 1945 | 59 | #1,014 | — | — |
| 1940 | 84 | #771 | — | — |
| 1935 | 100 | #663 | — | — |
| 1930 | 117 | #642 | 6 | #3,977 |
| 1925 | 156 | #576 | — | — |
| 1920 | 243 | #430 | — | — |
| 1915 | 195 | #440 | — | — |
| 1910 | 109 | #374 | — | — |
| 1905 | 103 | #333 | — | — |
| 1900 | 112 | #320 | — | — |
| 1895 | 96 | #292 | — | — |
| 1890 | 42 | #394 | — | — |
| 1885 | 27 | #403 | — | — |
| 1880 | 20 | #373 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vesta mean?
From Middle English Vesta, from Latin Vesta, related to Ancient Greek ἑστία (hestía, “to dwell”) and Ἑστία (Hestía, “Hestia”), all from Proto-Indo-European *h₂wes-; see also Old High German and Old English wesan (“to be”), Gothic…
How popular is the name Vesta in 2025?
Vesta did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Vesta?
8,208 babies have been named Vesta in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vesta most popular?
Vesta peaked in 1918, when 257 newborns received the name.
Is Vesta a boy or girl name?
Vesta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vesta rising or falling?
Vesta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.