How old is someone named Vanesa?
The average Vanesa is 28 years old.
Half of all living Vanesas are between 20 and 35.
When was Vanesa popular?
Vanesa rose fast and peaked in 2002, then faded almost as fast. 51% of all Vanesas were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 63 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 120 | 110 |
| 1970s | 274 | 260 |
| 1980s | 1,069 | 1,000 |
| 1990s | 1,945 | 1,900 |
| 2000s | 2,216 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 710 | 710 |
| 2020s | 147 | 150 |
How many Vanesas are still alive?
About 6,400 Vanesas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 6,500 babies named Vanesa since 1953.
Nearly every Vanesa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Vanesa?
About half of living Vanesas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 6%
- Millennial 35%
- Gen Z 50%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Vanesa an old name?
Not really. Vanesa is younger than 52 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Vanesa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Vanesas are women.
Names the same age as Vanesa
NAME TWIN
Vanesa's name twin is Shayla. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shayla's age curve is the closest match to Vanesa's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Vanessa (37)
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Questions about the name Vanesa
How old is the average Vanesa?
The average Vanesa in the US is 28 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Vanesa?
About 6,400 Vanesas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,500 babies given the name since 1953.
When was the name Vanesa most popular?
In 2002, when about 270 baby girls were named Vanesa.
Is Vanesa a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 50% of living Vanesas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this