Holding steady.
Popularity of Vendetta since 1920
Babies named Vendetta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 39 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vendetta is a rare and dramatic given name, almost entirely unattested in traditional naming conventions. While the first recorded U.S. birth was in 1920, the name reached its peak usage in 1951, with no births sufficient to rank in any year. The name's trajectory has been stable and extremely low, never appearing among the top 1000 names. No single state accounts for a concentration of uses, indicating that the name's occurrences are scattered across the country. The choice of Vendetta is likely a modern, literary, or cinematic inspiration, as the word itself evokes a narrative of vengeance rather than a personal virtue. Parents selecting this name may be drawn to its strong sound and Italian roots, while being aware of its weighty meaning.
Vendetta is an Italian word meaning 'vengeance' or 'blood feud,' derived from the Latin 'vindicta' (revenge). It has been used as a given name sporadically, likely inspired by the dramatic weight of the word rather than any traditional naming practice. Rarely recorded before the 20th century, its usage in the United States appeared around 1920, possibly influenced by films or literature.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ven, Etta
Sibling names for Vendetta
Names that share Vendetta's style, for a brother or sister.
