Girls name · Virginia
Vanessa in Virginia
Vanessa was the 539th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 15 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1951, Virginia families have named 4,561 babies Vanessa.
Popularity over time
Vanessa in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 7 | 478th |
| 1962 | 95 | 107th |
| 1972 | 50 | 129th |
| 1983 | 53 | 116th |
| 1993 | 56 | 130th |
| 2004 | 55 | 151st |
| 2014 | 39 | 226th |
| 2025 | 15 | 539th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 478th in 1951 to 539th in 2025.
The most babies named Vanessa in Virginia in a single year was 183, in 1955. Its best showing was 50th among girls names in 1955.
Across the country, Vanessa reached its best rank of 7th in New Mexico (1985). See Vanessa in every state →
How popular is Vanessa in Virginia?
Vanessa was the 539th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 15 babies named Vanessa that year. Since 1951, Virginia families have named 4,561 babies Vanessa.
How many babies are named Vanessa in Virginia?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Vanessa in Virginia. The most babies named Vanessa in Virginia in a single year was 183, in 1955.
What is the rank of Vanessa in Virginia?
Vanessa ranked 539th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 50th among girls names in 1955.
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.