Girls name · Pennsylvania
Vanessa in Pennsylvania
In 2025, 20 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Vanessa, making it the #556 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1948, add up to 7,226.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 | #783 |
| 1960 | 121 | #171 |
| 1971 | 85 | #175 |
| 1982 | 138 | #104 |
| 1992 | 108 | #122 |
| 2003 | 80 | #143 |
| 2014 | 58 | #212 |
| 2025 | 20 | #556 |
Vanessa had its most births in Pennsylvania in 1986, when 210 babies were given the name. Vanessa's highest rank in Pennsylvania was #63, set in 1986.
Rank swung between #63 (1986) and #879 (1950) in Pennsylvania, from #783 in 1948 to #556 in 2025.
Nationally, Vanessa's strongest state was New Mexico, where it hit #7 in 1985. See Vanessa in every state →
How popular is Vanessa in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 20 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Vanessa, making it the #556 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1948, add up to 7,226.
How many babies are named Vanessa in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 20 babies born in Pennsylvania were named Vanessa.
What is the rank of Vanessa in Pennsylvania?
Vanessa's 2025 rank among girls names in Pennsylvania was #556.
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.