How Many People Are Named Venice?

Complete statistics for the name Venice: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Venice
Very Rare
Italian place name

Venice means 'muddy' in Latin, fitting for a city built on water. Only 1 in 159,863 Americans are named Venice, making it very rare. The name peaked in popularity in 1921 and is now rising again, with many Venices over 60.

~276
Living in US
1 in 1,200,903
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
City of water
🌐
Origin
Italian place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Charming Romantic Sophisticated
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 represents stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,064
Worldwide Bearers
#70,760
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
94
🇭🇹 Haiti
76
🇲🇾 Malaysia
73
🇹🇭 Thailand
41
🇮🇳 India
40
🇨🇲 Cameroon
35
🇲🇽 Mexico
35
🇺🇬 Uganda
30
🇿🇲 Zambia
27
🇶🇦 Qatar
26

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
181 (9%)
♀ Female
1,883 (91%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
1,016
Would be under 30 (32%)
570
Would be 30–60 (18%)
1,614
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 3,200 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
24
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Venice Through the Generations

Venice has been a name through the generations, but its usage has been sparse. With only 3,200 total births since records began, it's clear that Venice isn't a common choice. As of today, there are 2,064 people named Venice living in the US, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This gives the name a distinctly older feel, with 50% of those named Venice falling into this age bracket.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 294
Utah 108
New York 54
Georgia 24
Alabama 12
Idaho 12
Texas 12
Ohio 10
New Jersey 6
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Venice

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Venice's Italian place name roots

📄 About the Name Venice

How Many People Have the Name Venice?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Venice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Venice a Common or Rare Name?

Venice is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Venice Mean?

Venice means "City of water" and comes from Italian place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Venice in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.

When Was Venice Most Popular?

The name Venice reached peak popularity in 1921, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Venice?

Approximately 276 people named Venice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 276. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,200,903 Americans.

Is Venice a rare name?

Venice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans has this name.

What does the name Venice mean?

Venice means "City of water" and comes from Italian place name origins.

Is Venice more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Venice are male and 91% are female.

When was Venice most popular?

Venice peaked in 1921 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US276
All-Time Births276
1 in X1 in 1,200,903
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1921
World Rank#70,760
Male %9%
Female %91%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.