Girls name · California
Vanessa in California
Vanessa was the 283rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 116 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1935, California families have named 63,074 babies Vanessa.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 | 634th |
| 1958 | 100 | 277th |
| 1969 | 234 | 146th |
| 1980 | 1,009 | 29th |
| 1992 | 2,183 | 13th |
| 2003 | 1,333 | 19th |
| 2014 | 396 | 106th |
| 2025 | 116 | 283rd |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 634th in 1935 to 283rd in 2025.
The most babies named Vanessa in California in a single year was 2,327, in 1989. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1996.
Across the country, Vanessa reached its best rank of 7th in New Mexico (1985). See Vanessa in every state →
How popular is Vanessa in California?
Vanessa was the 283rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 116 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1935, California families have named 63,074 babies Vanessa.
How many babies are named Vanessa in California?
In 2025, 116 babies were named Vanessa in California. The most babies named Vanessa in California in a single year was 2,327, in 1989.
What is the rank of Vanessa in California?
Vanessa ranked 283rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1996.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.