Venus
Venus first appears in US records in 1887. It peaked in 1959, when 295 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 96.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Venus popular?
Rising Venus has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 813 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 866 | |
| 2000s | 748 | |
| 1990s | 511 | |
| 1980s | 1,015 | |
| 1970s | 2,116 | |
| 1960s | 1,767 | |
| 1950s | 937 | |
| 1940s | 186 | |
| 1930s | 175 | |
| 1920s | 319 | |
| 1910s | 274 | |
| 1900s | 116 | |
| 1890s | 96 | |
| 1880s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Venus mean?
The Roman goddess of love and beauty. The Latin word venus means 'love, charm, desire'; the goddess personifies beauty, and the name is used as a direct emblem of it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Venus mean?
Venus means Love, beauty. The Roman goddess of love and beauty. The Latin word venus means 'love, charm, desire'; the goddess personifies beauty, and the name is used as a direct emblem of it.
What is the origin of the name Venus?
Venus is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Venus?
Venus is pronounced “VEE-nus.”
Is Venus a boy or a girl name?
Venus is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Venus a popular name right now?
Venus has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Venus?
In 2025, Venus ranked #2001 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Venus most popular?
Venus was most popular in 1959, when about 295 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Venus?
Names similar to Venus include Cordelia, Vesta, Juno, Oriana, Camellia.
What names go well with Venus?
latin names that pair well with Venus include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.