girl's name
Vannessa
vuh-NES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 3,418
Vannessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 123 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Vannessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 375 |
| 1960s | 366 |
| 1970s | 353 |
| 1980s | 761 |
| 1990s | 785 |
| 2000s | 428 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Vannessa?
In 2022, Vannessa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Vannessa Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Vannessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vannessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vannessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vannessa
- English vuh-NES-uh
Sibling Names for Vannessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vannessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vannessa
How popular is the name Vannessa?
In 2022, Vannessa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Vannessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Vannessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Vannessa?
Vannessa has 3 syllables.
When was Vannessa most popular?
Vannessa peaked in 1987, when 123 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.