Total births
2,946
Unisex name · since 1895
Venice
Venice has 2,946 recorded births since 1895 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3900
- among girls today
- 2,946
- born since 1895
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Venice currently ranks #3900 among unisex names in America, with 2,946 babies recorded since 1895.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Venice has been recorded 2,946 times among girls since 1895, currently ranked #3900 nationally and more common than 78% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 2025.
- #3900 among girls today
- 2,946 born since 1895
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Venice is currently the #3900 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 2,946 born since 1895, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3900
- among girls today
- 2,946
- born since 1895
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Venice vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3900
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Venice was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
63 babies were named Venice in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Venice compares
2,946 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Venice's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Venice | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,946 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 48 | 19,840 |
Venice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Venice splits its recorded history at 1961: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1897 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 63 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Venice at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#3,900
Active since
1895
Venice popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 131 years of records
Venice popularity over time - boys
286 total births recorded since 1916 (Venice as boys' name)
Venice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Venice's strongest decade.
389 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Venice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 25
1890s
25 births
- 1900s 94
1900s
94 births
- 1910s
1910s
290 births
- 1920s
1920s
346 births
- 1930s
1930s
182 births
- 1940s 143
1940s
143 births
- 1950s
1950s
232 births
- 1960s
1960s
260 births
- 1970s
1970s
181 births
- 1980s
1980s
174 births
- 1990s 148
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
280 births
- 2010s
2010s
389 births
- 2020s
2020s
202 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 389 births (13% of all-time use).
How Venice 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 Venice's total volume
Venice vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Venice by state
Where Venice concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 295 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Utah | | 108 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 54 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 24 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 12 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Idaho | | 12 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Texas | | 12 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.3% |
California share of Venice's total US births 10.0%
Even split
295 of 2,946 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Venice appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Venice? ▼
2,946 babies have been named Venice since 1895. It currently ranks #3900 among girls. The peak year was 1921 with 63 births.
When was Venice most popular? ▼
Venice was most popular in the 2010s decade with 389 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Venice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Venice are California (295 births), Utah (108 births), New York (54 births).
Is Venice a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Venice is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,946 births, and as a boy's name it has 286 births.
How long has the name Venice been used? ▼
Records for Venice go back to 1895, giving 131 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Venice? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Venus, Venessa, Venita, Vena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Venice's data
- Venice's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (389 total births) through the 2020s (202) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Venices (295 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Venice
Nearby Names Like Venice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Venice
Venus Girl
#1720 9,956 births
Venessa Girl
#13626 5,767 births
Venita Girl
5,708 births
Vena Girl
#12168 2,804 births
Vennie Girl
1,339 births
Compare Venice side by side: Venice vs Venus Venice vs Venessa Venice vs Venita
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Venice
Evelyne #3899
4,177 births · Peak 1922
Tirzah #3901
2,095 births · Peak 2017
Unknown #3898
9,826 births · Peak 1954
Audrie #3902
4,103 births · Peak 2011
Kay #3897
98,621 births · Peak 1942
Lisbeth #3903
5,934 births · Peak 2002
Amalie #3896
1,461 births · Peak 2011
Leandra #3904
7,029 births · Peak 1989
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, 1895–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Venice: #3900 Unisex Name - 2,946 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/venice. 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 Venice 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.