Holding steady.
Popularity of Vanassa since 1953
Babies named Vanassa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 72 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vanassa is a rare variant of Vanessa, a name invented by Jonathan Swift. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1953, with its peak usage occurring in 1955. Since then, its usage has remained stable but exceedingly rare, never ranking in the top 1,000. The name did not appear in any top states. Vanassa offers a distinctive twist on a familiar classic, appealing to parents seeking uniqueness without straying far from a recognizable name.
Vanassa is likely a respelling of Vanessa, a name coined by the Anglo-Irish author Jonathan Swift in the 18th century for his poem "Cadenus and Vanessa." Swift derived Vanessa from the first syllables of his friend Esther Vanhomrigh's surname. The name Vanessa gained popularity in the 20th century, and Vanassa appears as a less common variant, first recorded in the United States in 1953.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vana, Nessa, Vanny
Sibling names for Vanassa
Names that share Vanassa's style, for a brother or sister.
