Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Vena since 1880
Babies named Vena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vena's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 128 |
| 1890s | 252 |
| 1900s | 286 |
| 1910s | 462 |
| 1920s | 523 |
| 1930s | 259 |
| 1940s | 177 |
| 1950s | 180 |
| 1960s | 213 |
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Vena is a name with an old-fashioned charm that peaked in popularity in 1898, when it ranked within the top 500 names for girls. After a period of steady use in the early 20th century, its usage began to decline, and it has not been recorded in the top 1000 since 1960. Although the name's meaning is uncertain, it fits alongside other concise, vintage feminine names. Its recent trajectory has been falling since 2017, suggesting it remains a rare choice rather than a revival candidate.
Vena likely originated as a diminutive or variant of names like Lavena or Alvena, which themselves derive from Latin or Germanic roots. It may also be a feminine form of the masculine Vena, a name of obscure origin. The name saw modest use in the 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily in the United States.
Sibling names for Vena
Names that share Vena's style, for a brother or sister.
