Girls name · Illinois
Vanessa in Illinois
Vanessa was the 289th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 38 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 13,410 babies Vanessa.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 8 | 652nd |
| 1960 | 177 | 131st |
| 1971 | 122 | 138th |
| 1982 | 252 | 56th |
| 1992 | 287 | 53rd |
| 2003 | 247 | 50th |
| 2014 | 100 | 127th |
| 2025 | 38 | 289th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 652nd in 1947 to 289th in 2025.
The most babies named Vanessa in Illinois in a single year was 380, in 1985. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1999.
Across the country, Vanessa reached its best rank of 7th in New Mexico (1985). See Vanessa in every state →
How popular is Vanessa in Illinois?
Vanessa was the 289th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 38 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 13,410 babies Vanessa.
How many babies are named Vanessa in Illinois?
In 2025, 38 babies were named Vanessa in Illinois. The most babies named Vanessa in Illinois in a single year was 380, in 1985.
What is the rank of Vanessa in Illinois?
Vanessa ranked 289th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1999.
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.