Vannie
A feminine diminutive form of the name Evangeline, meaning "bearer of good news".
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Vannie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 81.3% of registrations being female. The average person named Vannie today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vannie births was 1919 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vannie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Vannie is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vannies were born before 1956.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
1919
30 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1972 SSA rank
#5,714
Tracked since 1880
Gender
Gender distribution for Vannie
Vannie leans heavily female at 81.3% of total registrations, but 191 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Vannie as a male name
- Ranked #5,714 in 1972
- 5 male births in 1972
- Peak: 1925 (8 births)
Vannie as a female name
- Ranked #7,259 in 1960
- 5 female births in 1960
- Peak: 1918 (24 births)
Popularity
Vannie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vannie from the 1880s through to the 1970s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 225 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vannie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vannie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vannies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Alabama recorded the most babies named Vannie, while North Carolina, Alabama, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vannie
The name Vannie is a diminutive form of the Dutch name Vanna, which is derived from the Germanic name Vannia. Vannia itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wann," meaning "dark-colored" or "pale." This suggests that the name may have been originally used to describe someone with a darker complexion or pale features.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Vannie can be traced back to the 17th century in the Netherlands and Germany. During this period, the name was primarily used as a feminine name, although there are some instances of it being used as a masculine name as well.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Vannie was Vannie van der Meer, a Dutch painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She is known for her portraits and still-life paintings, which were highly regarded during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Vannie was Vannie Scheltema, a Dutch writer and historian who lived in the 19th century (1815-1890). She is best known for her works on Dutch history and literature, including her book "Geschiedenis van de Nederlandsche Letterkunde" (History of Dutch Literature).
In the 20th century, the name Vannie gained some popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Vannie E. Cook (1903-1976), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the American West and its cultural heritage.
Another notable figure was Vannie Chuah (1917-2004), a Malaysian politician and activist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement. She was also a prominent advocate for women's rights and served as a member of parliament for several years.
Lastly, Vannie Kaap (1927-2017) was a Dutch artist and sculptor known for her abstract and experimental works. Her sculptures and installations were widely exhibited throughout Europe and gained international recognition during her lifetime.
While the name Vannie has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been used across various cultures and regions, reflecting its diverse origins and meanings.
People
Vannie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vannie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vannie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vannie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vannie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Vannie a common name?
We classify Vannie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,021 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vannie most popular?
The single biggest year for Vannie was 1919, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vannie is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vannie a female name?
Yes, 81.3% of people registered as Vannie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.