Feminine dossier · first seen 1900
Vanessa
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1985
Peak era
1985
Peak births
7,563
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
1900Peak 19852025
Quick answers about Vanessa
How many people are named Vanessa?
An estimated 249,556 living Americans are named Vanessa.
How rare is Vanessa?
Vanessa is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 813 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 89.3% from its 1985 peak.
How old is the typical Vanessa?
The median age of a living American named Vanessa is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 25 and 46 years old.
Is Vanessa still popular?
Not especially. Vanessa has been declining since its 1985 peak and registered 813 births in 2025.
Peak year
1985
Decline from peak
89.3%
2025
813
All-time
261,622