Venus
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US Popularity:2718
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Love, Roman goddess of love and beauty
Venus is a girl's name of Latin origin. Sharing its namesake with the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus makes a bold yet romantic choice for girls. The planet Venus is the second closest to the sun and is easily recognizable for its shining brilliance in the night sky. If you're looking for a striking name to match your daughter's strong personality, Venus is a worthy contender. Adding further to its star power is the American tennis player Venus Williams, a seven-time grand slam champion and professional athlete.
Famous People Named Venus
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Venus WilliamsTennis Player
Venus Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Venus is currently #1157 on The Bump
Girl:Venus is currently #832 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Venus is currently #2718 in U.S. births
Girl:Venus is currently #1467 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1467
in 2023
- 134
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 307
Behind the Name, Venus, November 2020
Merriam-Webster, Venus
Collins Dictionary, Definion of 'Venus'
Name Doctor, Venus
Online Etymology Dictionary, Venus, October 2017
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