Vesta
Vesta first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1918, when 257 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Vesta popular?
Vintage Vesta is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1918.
| 2020s | 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57 | |
| 2000s | 45 | |
| 1990s | 66 | |
| 1980s | 83 | |
| 1970s | 123 | |
| 1960s | 223 | |
| 1950s | 414 | |
| 1940s | 628 | |
| 1930s | 940 | |
| 1920s | 1,668 | |
| 1910s | 1,798 | |
| 1900s | 1,031 | |
| 1890s | 750 | |
| 1880s | 320 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Vesta mean?
Roman goddess of the hearth and its sacred, ever-burning fire, tended by the Vestal Virgins; the Roman counterpart of Greek Hestia. The fire link is the perpetual flame central to her cult.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vesta mean?
Vesta means Hearth fire. Roman goddess of the hearth and its sacred, ever-burning fire, tended by the Vestal Virgins; the Roman counterpart of Greek Hestia. The fire link is the perpetual flame central to her cult.
What is the origin of the name Vesta?
Vesta is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Vesta?
Vesta is pronounced “VES-tə.”
Is Vesta a boy or a girl name?
Vesta is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Vesta a popular name right now?
Vesta is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1918.
When was the name Vesta most popular?
Vesta was most popular in 1918, when about 257 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Vesta?
Names similar to Vesta include Cordelia, Venus, Juno, Oriana, Camellia.
What names go well with Vesta?
latin names that pair well with Vesta include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.