Ventura
Every Ventura since 1908 — 1,532 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ventura
Ventura is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1908, 1,532 American babies have been named Ventura — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1920, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ventura stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ventura year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,108 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,535 | 8 | #9,810 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,766 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #8,010 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,167 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,769 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,631 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,665 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,951 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,610 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #12,189 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #8,034 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,096 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,947 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,478 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,553 |
| 2006 | — | — | 10 | #7,964 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,613 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,238 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #7,010 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,908 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,559 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,335 | 15 | #4,264 |
| 1990 | 5 | #15,180 | 14 | #4,160 |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,317 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #4,121 |
| 1975 | 6 | #9,030 | 14 | #2,894 |
| 1970 | — | — | 11 | #3,063 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,170 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,325 |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,545 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,654 | 10 | #2,570 |
| 1945 | — | — | 21 | #1,493 |
| 1940 | — | — | 8 | #2,855 |
| 1935 | — | — | 12 | #2,239 |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,212 | 9 | #3,008 |
| 1925 | 8 | #4,007 | 16 | #2,084 |
| 1920 | 11 | #3,085 | 22 | #1,690 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,410 | 5 | #4,359 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,763 | 6 | #1,575 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ventura
- Ventura Rodríguez Architect · 1717–1785
- Ventura Alvarado Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ventura in 2025?
Ventura did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ventura?
1,532 babies have been named Ventura in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ventura most popular?
Ventura peaked in 1920, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Ventura a boy or girl name?
Ventura is used for both: about 15% of babies named Ventura have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Ventura rising or falling?
Ventura is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ventura?
Well-known people named Ventura include Ventura Rodríguez (architect), Ventura Alvarado (soccer player).