Venessa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Venessa has Greek origins, meaning 'butterfly.' It evolved from the literary name Vanessa, created by Jonathan Swift. The name is associated with light and beauty, and it has gained popularity in modern times. It has no biblical relevance but is often perceived positively in contemporary culture.
The name Venessa is most popular in New Mexico, 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, Venessa 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, 'Venessa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1587th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1073rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1127th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3708th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10127th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Venessa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Venessa"
Pronunciation
/vəˈnɛsə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Venessa is derived from the Greek word 'phainó,' which means 'to bring to light' or 'to shine.' It is often associated with the name Vanessa, which was coined by the author Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century.
Meaning
butterfly
Language Evolution
Vanessa (18th century), Venessa (modern variant)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, largely due to its association with the character Vanessa in various literary and media works.
Variants & Derivatives
Vanessa, Vinessa, Venice
Modern Popularity & Image
Venessa is viewed positively and is associated with beauty and grace, often connected to the imagery of butterflies.
Famous People
Venessa Lee Carlton, an American singer-songwriter, Venessa Wong, a notable actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Venessa"
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 "Venessa"
"Venessa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1587th of 12526 | 826 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1073rd of 19264 | 1,805 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1127th of 27321 | 2,382 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3708th of 35406 | 623 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10127th of 30306 | 116 |
Regional Popularity of "Venessa" 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 "Venessa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
72.70% 1619th/2227 |
63.42% 1541st/2430 |
42.52% 1213th/2853 |
78.05% 2166th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.05% 1323rd/2937 |
33.71% 1174th/3483 |
30.10% 1059th/3518 |
23.12% 935th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.75% 1428th/3685 |
25.25% 1130th/4475 |
21.68% 1126th/5194 |
13.22% 835th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
68.63% 3544th/5164 |
56.20% 4110th/7313 |
38.15% 2847th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Venessa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Venessa" 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.