Girl · #6,802 in 2026

Vedette

Current Rank
#6,802
Peak Rank
#6,802 (1967)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1967
First Year
1967
Last Year
1967
Peak Year
#6802
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Vedette

Vedette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1967, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1967, when 5 Vedettes were born — ranking #6,802 that year. As of 2026, Vedette ranks #6,802 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Vedettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Vedette

Phonetically similar names — useful when Vedette is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vedette

What does the name Vedette mean?
Vedette is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Vedette in 2026?
In 2026, Vedette ranks #6,802 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Vedette most popular?
Vedette reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking #6,802 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Vedette a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Vedette is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Vedette?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vedette include Antrina, Aundreia, Bart. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Vedette

Vedette is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Vedette's peak popularity came in 1967 when it ranked #6,802. Use the chart and map above to compare Vedette's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.