Girls name · Indiana
Vanessa in Indiana
Vanessa was the 574th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 12 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1953, Indiana families have named 3,695 babies Vanessa.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 34 | 198th |
| 1963 | 42 | 206th |
| 1974 | 33 | 196th |
| 1984 | 65 | 100th |
| 1994 | 49 | 144th |
| 2004 | 63 | 115th |
| 2015 | 41 | 177th |
| 2025 | 12 | 574th |
Its rank among girls names in Indiana fell from 198th in 1953 to 574th in 2025.
The most babies named Vanessa in Indiana in a single year was 87, in 1988. Its best showing was 76th among girls names in 1985.
Across the country, Vanessa reached its best rank of 7th in New Mexico (1985). See Vanessa in every state →
How popular is Vanessa in Indiana?
Vanessa was the 574th most popular girls name in Indiana in 2025, with 12 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1953, Indiana families have named 3,695 babies Vanessa.
How many babies are named Vanessa in Indiana?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Vanessa in Indiana. The most babies named Vanessa in Indiana in a single year was 87, in 1988.
What is the rank of Vanessa in Indiana?
Vanessa ranked 574th among girls names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 76th among girls names in 1985.
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.