Vannessa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vannessa is a modern name derived from the Latin name for the butterfly genus 'Vanessa'. It evolved from the 18th century name Vanessa and became popular in the 20th century. The name carries the meaning of 'butterfly' and has no biblical significance. Today, it is viewed as a trendy and creative name, associated with various notable individuals.
The name Vannessa is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vannessa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vannessa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1883rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2407th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1679th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3457th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11629th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vannessa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vannessa"
Pronunciation
/vəˈnɛsə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vannessa is believed to be a modern invention derived from the name Vanessa, which was created by the author Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. He derived it from the Latin name for the butterfly genus 'Vanessa'.
Meaning
butterfly
Language Evolution
Vanessa (18th century), Vannessa (20th century)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as it was associated with the trend of creating unique and modern names.
Variants & Derivatives
Vanessa, Vanny, Vani
Modern Popularity & Image
Vannessa is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Vannessa L. Smith, an acclaimed artist, Vannessa Hudgens, an American actress and singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vannessa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vannessa"
"Vannessa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1883rd of 12526 | 614 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2407th of 19264 | 525 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1679th of 27321 | 1,310 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3457th of 35406 | 691 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11629th of 30306 | 92 |
Regional Popularity of "Vannessa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Vannessa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
83.74% 1865th/2227 |
83.83% 2037th/2430 |
57.59% 1643rd/2853 |
70.27% 1950th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
77.63% 2704th/3483 |
63.02% 2217th/3518 |
51.56% 2085th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
62.99% 2321st/3685 |
51.20% 2291st/4475 |
33.83% 1757th/5194 |
16.97% 1072nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
80.27% 4145th/5164 |
45.97% 3362nd/7313 |
30.34% 2264th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vannessa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vannessa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.