How old is someone named Venessa?
The average Venessa is 44 years old.
Half of all living Venessas are between 37 and 53.
When was Venessa popular?
Parents have been choosing Venessa less often since its peak in 1984.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 17 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 441 | 350 |
| 1960s | 751 | 660 |
| 1970s | 1,226 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 1,978 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 785 | 770 |
| 2000s | 390 | 390 |
| 2010s | 136 | 140 |
| 2020s | 33 | under 100 |
How many Venessas are still alive?
About 5,400 Venessas are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 5,800 babies named Venessa since 1922.
Nearly every Venessa ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Venessa?
About two in five living Venessas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 13%
- Gen X 31%
- Millennial 43%
- Gen Z 11%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Venessa an old name?
Somewhat. Venessa is older than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Venessa a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Venessas are women.
Names the same age as Venessa
NAME TWIN
Venessa's name twin is Christina. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Christina's age curve is the closest match to Venessa's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Venessa
How old is the average Venessa?
The average Venessa in the US is 44 years old. The median is 44, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Venessa?
About 5,400 Venessas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,800 babies given the name since 1922.
When was the name Venessa most popular?
In 1984, when about 240 baby girls were named Venessa.
Is Venessa a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 43% of living Venessas, but the name spans several generations.
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