girl's name
Vernessa
ver-NES-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 881
Vernessa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1994 it was given to 5 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 1960, when 68 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Vernessa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 302 |
| 1960s | 347 |
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 15 |
How Popular Is Vernessa?
In 1994, Vernessa was given to 5 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.
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 Vernessa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Vernessa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Vernessa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Vernessa
- English ver-NES-uh
Sibling Names for Vernessa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Vernessa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Vernessa
How popular is the name Vernessa?
In 1994, Vernessa was given to 5 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 Vernessa a girl's or a boy's name?
Vernessa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Vernessa?
Vernessa has 3 syllables.
When was Vernessa most popular?
Vernessa peaked in 1960, when 68 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.