Total births
748
Girls' name · since 1896
Veneta
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 748 babies named Veneta, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 748
- total births
- 1896–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
748 girls have been named Veneta since 1896, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Veneta has been recorded 748 times among girls since 1896, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1972.
- 748 total births
- 1896–1972 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
748 girls have been named Veneta since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1972.
- 748
- total births
- 1896–1972
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Veneta was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
25 babies were named Veneta in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Veneta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Veneta's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1896, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Veneta at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Veneta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1972
- Peak year (1915)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Veneta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Veneta's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Veneta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s
1910s
161 births
- 1920s
1920s
192 births
- 1930s
1930s
125 births
- 1940s
1940s
91 births
- 1950s
1950s
87 births
- 1960s 57
1960s
57 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 192 births (26% of all-time use).
How Veneta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Veneta's total volume
Veneta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Veneta by state
Where Veneta concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 17 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Veneta's total US births 2.3%
Even split
17 of 748 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Veneta? ▼
748 babies have been named Veneta since 1896. It was last recorded in 1972. The peak year was 1915 with 25 births.
When was Veneta most popular? ▼
Veneta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Veneta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Veneta are Illinois (17 births), Missouri (10 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Veneta been used? ▼
Records for Veneta go back to 1896, giving 77 years of history through 1972.
What names are similar to Veneta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Venus, Venessa, Venita, Venice, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Veneta's data
- Veneta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (192 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Venetas (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Veneta
Nearby Names Like Veneta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Veneta
Venus Girl
#1720 9,956 births
Venessa Girl
#13626 5,767 births
Venita Girl
5,708 births
Venice Girl
#3900 2,946 births
Vena Girl
#12168 2,804 births
Compare Veneta side by side: Veneta vs Venus Veneta vs Venessa Veneta vs Venita
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Veneta: Baby Name Since 1896 - 748 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/veneta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Veneta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.