Girls name · New York
Vanessa in New York
Vanessa was the 366th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 47 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1947, New York families have named 19,200 babies Vanessa.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 9 | 791st |
| 1958 | 169 | 186th |
| 1969 | 276 | 111th |
| 1980 | 444 | 41st |
| 1992 | 379 | 63rd |
| 2003 | 252 | 77th |
| 2014 | 98 | 193rd |
| 2025 | 47 | 366th |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 791st in 1947 to 366th in 2025.
The most babies named Vanessa in New York in a single year was 702, in 1984. Its best showing was 30th among girls names in 1984.
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 York?
Vanessa was the 366th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 47 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1947, New York families have named 19,200 babies Vanessa.
How many babies are named Vanessa in New York?
In 2025, 47 babies were named Vanessa in New York. The most babies named Vanessa in New York in a single year was 702, in 1984.
What is the rank of Vanessa in New York?
Vanessa ranked 366th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 30th among girls names in 1984.
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.