Holding steady.
Popularity of Venson since 1914
Babies named Venson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Venson's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Venson is an exceedingly rare given name with a small cluster of usage in the late 1910s and early 1920s. First recorded in 1914, it reached its peak in 1919, with fewer than a handful of births that year. The name never entered the national top 1000 and has remained stable at a very low frequency ever since. It is most likely a variant of Vincent or an Anglicized form of a surname. While not attached to any specific state or region, its early 20th century use mirrors the era's taste for short, -son ending names. For parents drawn to obscure vintage names, Venson offers a distinctive yet simple option.
Venson is a rare given name that likely originated as a surname or a variant of Vincent, which derives from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw modest use primarily in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ven, Sonny
Sibling names for Venson
Names that share Venson's style, for a brother or sister.
