Declining since 2022, #1,990 for girls today.
Popularity of Venus since 1887
Babies named Venus per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Venus's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 96 |
| 1900s | 116 |
| 1910s | 274 |
| 1920s | 319 |
| 1930s | 175 |
| 1940s | 186 |
| 1950s | 937 |
| 1960s | 1,767 |
| 1970s | 2,116 |
| 1980s | 1,015 |
| 1990s | 511 |
| 2000s | 748 |
| 2010s | 866 |
| 2020s | 813 |
Meaning & origin
Venus is a name of Latin origin, directly taken from the Roman goddess of love and beauty. In modern times, it also carries astronomical associations as the second planet from the sun. Historically, Venus has seen modest use in the United States. It first appeared in official records in 1887, but its most notable period of popularity came in the 1970s, reaching its peak rank in 1973. In the latest data from 2025, Venus ranked #1990, with roughly 1 in 16,742 baby girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2022, indicating a decline in contemporary usage. Regionally, Venus has been most popular in Virginia, Georgia, and Florida. While not among the top names, Venus maintains a steady presence, appealing to parents drawn to mythological or celestial names.
Venus is derived from Latin 'venus' meaning 'love, sexual desire, charm.' In Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of love and beauty, equivalent to the Greek Aphrodite. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often chosen for its mythological associations or as a celestial name referencing the second planet from the sun.
Where Venus is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Venus” around the world
Where Venus lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: V, Vee, Nus
Sibling names for Venus
Names that share Venus's style, for a brother or sister.
