Total births
1,301
Unisex name · since 1910
Ventura
1,301 babies named Ventura in U.S. Social Security records since 1910, with the highest year being 1938. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9038
- among boys today
- 1,301
- born since 1910
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
1,301 babies have been named Ventura since 1910, making it today's #9038 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ventura has been recorded 1,301 times among boys since 1910, currently ranked #9038 nationally and more common than 37% of boys, 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 1910 to 2024.
- #9038 among boys today
- 1,301 born since 1910
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ventura is currently the #9038 unisex name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 1,301 born since 1910, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9038
- among boys today
- 1,301
- born since 1910
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Ventura vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9038
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Ventura was born in this single decade.
1938
Single peak year
23 babies were named Ventura in 1938 - its busiest year on record.
How Ventura compares
1,301 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Ventura's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ventura | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,301 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ventura's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ventura's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1938 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ventura at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1938
Current rank
#9,038
Active since
1910
Ventura popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–2024
- Peak year (1938)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Ventura popularity over time - girls
231 total births recorded since 1908 (Ventura as girls' name)
Ventura by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ventura's strongest decade.
168 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Ventura births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 42
1910s
42 births
- 1920s
1920s
168 births
- 1930s
1930s
105 births
- 1940s
1940s
125 births
- 1950s
1950s
128 births
- 1960s
1960s
123 births
- 1970s
1970s
122 births
- 1980s
1980s
110 births
- 1990s
1990s
162 births
- 2000s
2000s
118 births
- 2010s
2010s
73 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 168 births (13% of all-time use).
How Ventura compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ventura's total volume
Ventura vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ventura by state
Where Ventura concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 371 | 28.5% |
| #2 | California | | 117 | 9.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Ventura's total US births 28.5%
Even split
371 of 1,301 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ventura? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 1,301 babies named Ventura. Today it holds rank #9038 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1938, with 23 births.
When was Ventura most popular? ▼
Ventura was most popular in the 1920s decade with 168 total births. The single peak year was 1938.
Where is Ventura most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ventura are Texas (371 births), California (117 births), New York (5 births).
Is Ventura a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ventura is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,301 births, and as a girl's name it has 231 births.
How long has the name Ventura been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ventura since 1910 -- 115 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Ventura? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Venson, Venancio, Venice, Vencent, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ventura's data
- Ventura's decade-level peak was the 1920s (168 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Venturas (371 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Ventura
Nearby Names Like Ventura
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ventura
Venson Boy
671 births
Venancio Boy
521 births
Venice Boy
#6868 286 births
Vencent Boy
228 births
Vencil Boy
155 births
Compare Ventura side by side: Ventura vs Venson Ventura vs Venancio Ventura vs Venice
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ventura
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, 1910–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ventura: #9038 Unisex Name - 1,301 Births, Peak 1938." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ventura. 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 Ventura 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.