Is Venus a boy's or girl's name?

Venus is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 101 recorded births.

When was Venus most popular?

Venus reached its peak popularity in 1959 with 295 births that year. It is currently ranked #1736 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Venus?

Venus is currently ranked #1736 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 9,858 babies since 1887.

Venus

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinDeclining Also a pet name

#1736▼ 266in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A taxonomic genus within the family Veneridae – typical venus clams.

Venus is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, the name of the ancient Roman goddess of love, beauty, and desire, from a Proto-Italic root possibly related to venus (desire, charm). Venus was the mother of Aeneas and the patron of Rome — the most beautiful goddess in the pantheon.

In modern times, Venus Williams has made the name synonymous with athletic excellence and regal confidence. Nearly 9,860 U.S. births are recorded. Choosing Venus is choosing a name that radiates beauty and power simultaneously.

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Popularity Over Time

Venus climbed 1388 spots in the last 20 years — from #3124 to #1736.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Venus
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	715	#1531	▼
2010s	866	#2290	▲
2000s	748	#2463	▲
1990s	511	#2625	▼
1980s	1,015	#1466	▼
1970s	2,116	#718	▲
1960s	1,767	#771	▲
1950s	937	#1198	▲
1940s	186	#2367	▲
1930s	175	#2054	▼
1920s	319	#1491	▲
1910s	274	#1235	▲
1900s	116	#1261	▲
1890s	96	#1157	▲
1880s	17	#1299	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Venus
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	117	#1736	-33 (-22.0%)
2023	150	#1470	-27 (-15.3%)
2022	177	#1334	+40 (29.2%)
2021	137	#1541	+3 (2.2%)
2020	134	#1576	+22 (19.6%)
2019	112	#1830	-7 (-5.9%)
2018	119	#1738	+3 (2.6%)
2017	116	#1801	+33 (39.8%)
2016	83	#2306	+12 (16.9%)
2015	71	#2553	+11 (18.3%)
2014	60	#2886	-15 (-20.0%)
2013	75	#2435	-2 (-2.6%)
2012	77	#2425	+11 (16.7%)
2011	66	#2692	-21 (-24.1%)
2010	87	#2236	-6 (-6.5%)
2009	93	#2163	-21 (-18.4%)
2008	114	#1878	+48 (72.7%)
2007	66	#2786	+13 (24.5%)
2006	53	#3173	-20 (-27.4%)
2005	73	#2435	+23 (46.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Venus as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Venus has also been given to 101 boys in the U.S. since 1915.

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Current rank

101

Total births

1920

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Venus be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Venus is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1736. As a boy's name, it ranks #14071.

Venus has two lives

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1887–2024) · Methodology