Vanetta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationvah-NET-ah / vɑːˈnɛtəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: little vine; English: derived from Vanessa
Historical & Cultural Background
Vanetta is a feminine name that has roots in Latin, where it is associated with the word for 'vine'. It is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Vanessa, which was coined by the author Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. The name has seen varying levels of popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vanette
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vanetta was first seen in the United States in 1910. Vanetta has ranked as high as #1097 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Kansas, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Vanetta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vanetta (1974)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 39 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 27 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1998 | 5 |