A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ventura since 1908
Babies named Ventura per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1938, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ventura's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 28 | 42 |
| 1920s | 60 | 168 |
| 1930s | 46 | 105 |
| 1940s | 0 | 125 |
| 1950s | 20 | 128 |
| 1960s | 5 | 123 |
| 1970s | 17 | 122 |
| 1980s | 18 | 110 |
| 1990s | 21 | 162 |
| 2000s | 0 | 118 |
| 2010s | 0 | 73 |
| 2020s | 10 | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Ventura is a rare masculine given name with Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese roots, directly invoking the concept of good fortune. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1910 with 5 births, its peak year, and has not ranked in the top 1000 since. After decades of minimal use, the name has been rising in popularity since 2022, suggesting a modest revival. Ventura did not appear in any top state data, reflecting its nationwide rarity. The name's straightforward meaning and melodic sound give it a distinct, optimistic appeal.
Ventura is derived from the Italian and Spanish word 'ventura', meaning 'fortune' or 'luck', which itself comes from the Latin 'venturus' ('what is to come'). It originated as a nickname or given name expressing hope for good fortune, and later became a surname. The name has been used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal since the Middle Ages, sometimes associated with the Spanish phrase 'buena ventura' (good fortune).
Sibling names for Ventura
Names that share Ventura's style, for a brother or sister.
