Vennessa
Girl nameVennessa has been given to 217 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It peaked in 1979.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
217
Peak year
1979 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1954
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Vennessa — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Vennessa.
FAQ
How popular is the name Vennessa?
Vennessa has been given to 217 babies in the U.S. since 1954. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Vennessa peak?
Vennessa peaked in 1979, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Vennessa a girl or boy name?
Vennessa is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Vennessa are girls).
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