Girls name · Pennsylvania
Vanessa in Pennsylvania
Vanessa was the 556th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 20 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1948, Pennsylvania families have named 7,226 babies Vanessa.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 | 783rd |
| 1960 | 121 | 171st |
| 1971 | 85 | 175th |
| 1982 | 138 | 104th |
| 1992 | 108 | 122nd |
| 2003 | 80 | 143rd |
| 2014 | 58 | 212th |
| 2025 | 20 | 556th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 783rd in 1948 to 556th in 2025.
The most babies named Vanessa in Pennsylvania in a single year was 210, in 1986. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 1986.
Across the country, Vanessa reached its best rank of 7th in New Mexico (1985). See Vanessa in every state →
How popular is Vanessa in Pennsylvania?
Vanessa was the 556th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 20 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1948, Pennsylvania families have named 7,226 babies Vanessa.
How many babies are named Vanessa in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 20 babies were named Vanessa in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Vanessa in Pennsylvania in a single year was 210, in 1986.
What is the rank of Vanessa in Pennsylvania?
Vanessa ranked 556th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 63rd among girls names in 1986.
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.