How Many People Are Named Ventura?

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

Ventura
Uncommon
Spanish

Ventura means 'victory' and is a rare name for boys. Only 941 people named Ventura live in the US today, making up just 1 in 350,507 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1920 with 33 births.

~41,204
Living in US
1 in 8,044
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, destined to be spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,194
Worldwide Bearers
#17,553
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
16,481
🇲🇿 Mozambique
6,240
🇦🇴 Angola
4,589
🇺🇸 United States
3,768
🇬🇹 Guatemala
3,022
🇪🇸 Spain
2,725
🇵🇪 Peru
1,841
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,799
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,566
🇭🇳 Honduras
1,278

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
850 (90%)
♀ Female
91 (10%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
259
Would be under 30 (17%)
459
Would be 30–60 (30%)
809
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 1,527 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
93
Modern Appeal
7
International
99

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

📜 Ventura Through the Generations

Ventura, a name rooted in victory, has seen its heyday and now enjoys a niche status among American names. With only 941 individuals bearing the name today, it stands out as a very rare choice. Interestingly, a significant portion, 53%, of those named Ventura are over 60 years old, indicating a strong association with older generations. The name's current trend shows a slow decline, but it remains a classic, evoking a sense of tradition and heritage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 404
California 117
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Ventura

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ventura's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Ventura

How Many People Have the Name Ventura?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 41,204 people in the United States currently share the name Ventura. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,044 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Ventura a Common or Rare Name?

Ventura is classified as Uncommon. 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 Ventura Mean?

Ventura means "victory" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ventura in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.

When Was Ventura Most Popular?

The name Ventura reached peak popularity in 1920, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Ventura?

Approximately 41,204 people named Ventura live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 41,204. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,044 Americans.

Is Ventura a rare name?

Ventura is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,044 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ventura mean?

Ventura means "victory" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Ventura more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Ventura are male and 10% are female.

When was Ventura most popular?

Ventura peaked in 1920 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US41,204
All-Time Births41,204
1 in X1 in 8,044
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1920
World Rank#17,553
Male %90%
Female %10%

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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.