Vanessa: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A butterfly name, graceful and literary.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #208
- Peak
- #41 in 1988
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Vanessa Means
Vanessa is a girl name of English origin. A butterfly name, graceful and literary.
How Popular Vanessa Is
Vanessa currently ranks #208 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #41 in 1988. It is rising.
Good to Know About Vanessa
- Vanessa reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #41 in 1988.
- Vanessa has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Vanessa has been a top 100 name across 151+ years of American history.
- Vanessa is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Vanessa
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Vanessa
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Vanessa.
Questions About Vanessa
What does Vanessa mean?
Vanessa is a girl name of English origin. A butterfly name, graceful and literary.
How popular is Vanessa?
Vanessa currently ranks #208 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #41 in 1988. It is rising.
Where does Vanessa come from?
Vanessa comes from English roots. Vanessa reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #41 in 1988.
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