Girls name · New Jersey
Vanessa in New Jersey
Vanessa was the 402nd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 20 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1951, New Jersey families have named 7,646 babies Vanessa.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 9 | 404th |
| 1962 | 56 | 192nd |
| 1972 | 76 | 117th |
| 1983 | 226 | 37th |
| 1993 | 168 | 59th |
| 2004 | 116 | 78th |
| 2014 | 63 | 130th |
| 2025 | 20 | 402nd |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey climbed from 404th in 1951 to 402nd in 2025.
The most babies named Vanessa in New Jersey in a single year was 259, in 1987. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1987.
Across the country, Vanessa reached its best rank of 7th in New Mexico (1985). See Vanessa in every state →
How popular is Vanessa in New Jersey?
Vanessa was the 402nd most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 20 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1951, New Jersey families have named 7,646 babies Vanessa.
How many babies are named Vanessa in New Jersey?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Vanessa in New Jersey. The most babies named Vanessa in New Jersey in a single year was 259, in 1987.
What is the rank of Vanessa in New Jersey?
Vanessa ranked 402nd among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 34th among girls names in 1987.
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.