Venessa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationveh-NESS-ah / vɛˈnɛsəLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: butterfly; Greek: derived from Phanessa, a goddess of light
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Venessa is often considered a variant of Vanessa, which was popularized by Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. It has roots in both Latin and Greek, linking it to themes of beauty and nature. The name has seen various adaptations and has been embraced in different cultures over time.
Trend Summary
The name Venessa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often influenced by the more common variant, Vanessa.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vanessa
International Variants
- Vanessa (Spanish)
- Vanessa (Italian)
- Vanessa (Portuguese)
Famous people named Venessa
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Fictional characters named Venessa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Venessa was first seen in the United States in 1922. Venessa has ranked as high as #883 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Venessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Venessa (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1954 | 44 |
| 1955 | 46 |
| 1956 | 45 |
| 1957 | 76 |
| 1958 | 67 |
| 1959 | 81 |
| 1960 | 99 |
| 1961 | 77 |
| 1962 | 73 |
| 1963 | 53 |
| 1964 | 71 |
| 1965 | 70 |
| 1966 | 64 |
| 1967 | 66 |
| 1968 | 76 |
| 1969 | 102 |
| 1970 | 89 |
| 1971 | 114 |
| 1972 | 82 |
| 1973 | 96 |
| 1974 | 109 |
| 1975 | 100 |
| 1976 | 130 |
| 1977 | 155 |
| 1978 | 174 |
| 1979 | 177 |
| 1980 | 201 |
| 1981 | 198 |
| 1982 | 198 |
| 1983 | 224 |
| 1984 | 239 |
| 1985 | 207 |
| 1986 | 192 |
| 1987 | 195 |
| 1988 | 173 |
| 1989 | 151 |
| 1990 | 114 |
| 1991 | 98 |
| 1992 | 97 |
| 1993 | 95 |
| 1994 | 83 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 56 |
| 1998 | 59 |
| 1999 | 65 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 |