Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Vinessa
3 syllablesPeak year: 19937 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
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Vinessa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vinessa |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
Vinessa through the decades
- Vinessa peaked in 1993, when 15 babies were named Vinessa in the US.
- The 1980s were Vinessa's strongest decade, averaging 10 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2022), use of Vinessa has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.