Vinessa Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationvih-NESS-uh / vɪˈnɛsəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: derived from 'Vincent'; English: a modern variation of Vanessa
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vinessa is a modern variation of the name Vanessa, which was created by the author Jonathan Swift in the early 18th century. It combines elements of the Latin name Vincent, meaning 'to conquer'. Vinessa has gained popularity as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. Its unique spelling sets it apart from more common variants.
Trend Summary
Vinessa has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vanessa
International Variants
- Vanessa (Spanish)
- Vanessa (Italian)
- Vanessa (Portuguese)
Famous people named Vinessa
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Fictional characters named Vinessa
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vinessa was first seen in the United States in 1956. Vinessa has ranked as high as #1150 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Vinessa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vinessa
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |