Name comparison · girl names
Valerie vs. Vanessa
In 2025, Valerie leads at #127 among U.S. girls' names, with Vanessa at #377. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Valerie | Vanessa |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #127 | #377 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,221 | 813 |
| All-time peak | #60 in 1959 | #41 in 1988 |
| Uniqueness score | 24 / 100 | 37 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Nevada (#64) | Hawaii (#168) |