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Venus

Venus: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈviːnΙ™s/ Β· /ˈvinΙ™s/

Meaning and origin of Venus

  • A female given name.

Etymology

Middle English Venus Inherited from Middle English Venus, borrowed from Latin Venus.

How popular is Venus?

96U.S. babies in 2025
#570peak rank (1959)
10,057babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,956 girls and 101 boys in the U.S. have been named Venus (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #570 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #3159 in 1923. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Venus FAQ

What does the name Venus mean?

A female given name. Middle English Venus Inherited from Middle English Venus, borrowed from Latin Venus.

How popular is the name Venus?

Since 1880, 9,956 girls and 101 boys in the U.S. have been named Venus (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #570 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #3159 in 1923. In 2025, 96 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Venus a boy or girl name?

Venus is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,956 girls and 101 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.