girl name · Latin origin
Venus
/ VEE-nus /
Meaning
Venus means Love, beauty (Latin).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
VEE-nus
Popularity
#2001 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Venus in the US, 1880–2025
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.
What does Venus mean?
Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty, her name rooted in “desire.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Venus mean?
Venus means Love, beauty. Venus is the Roman goddess of love and beauty, her name rooted in “desire.”
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.
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.