An uncommon Russian pick — distinctive and rare.
A transliteration of the pet form of the Russian male given name from Russian or Ukrainian Ива́н (Iván), Іван (Ivan).
Vanya is a girl's baby name of Russian origin, traditionally a diminutive of Ivan (John), from the Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' In the West, Vanya has transitioned to feminine usage, carrying a mysterious, Eastern European allure. The Amazon series The Umbrella Academy features Vanya Hargreeves as a powerful, complex character.
Vanya climbed 2433 spots in the last 20 years — from #5057 to #2624.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 370 | — |
| 2010s | 391 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 214 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 55 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 50 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 35 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | #2624 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2884 |
| 2022 | 81 | #2316 |
| 2021 | 80 | #2306 |
| 2020 | 83 | #2191 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2480 |
| 2018 | 46 | #3435 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3298 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3579 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4293 |
| 2014 | 28 | #5018 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6238 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4042 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4797 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4967 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5531 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7728 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4468 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4564 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5785 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1955–2024) · Methodology