How old is someone named Venus?
The average Venus is 42 years old.
Half of all living Venuses are between 22 and 59.
When was Venus popular?
Venus is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 1959.
Popular names of 1959 · The most popular names of the 1950s →
Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 116 | 0 |
| 1910s | 293 | 0 |
| 1920s | 337 | 0 |
| 1930s | 191 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 186 | 110 |
| 1950s | 937 | 750 |
| 1960s | 1,780 | 1,600 |
| 1970s | 2,126 | 2,000 |
| 1980s | 1,030 | 990 |
| 1990s | 511 | 500 |
| 2000s | 748 | 740 |
| 2010s | 866 | 860 |
| 2020s | 823 | 820 |
How many Venuses are still alive?
About 8,400 Venuses are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Venus since 1887.
Most Venuses ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Venus?
About one in three living Venuses are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Venus an old name?
Somewhat. Venus is older than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Venus will be 44 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Venus a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.5% of living Venuses are women.
Names the same age as Venus
NAME TWIN
Venus's name twin is Joey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Joey's age curve is the closest match to Venus's: 86% alike.
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Questions about the name Venus
How old is the average Venus?
The average Venus in the US is 42 years old. The median is 48, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Venus?
About 8,400 Venuses are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1887.
When was the name Venus most popular?
In 1959, when about 300 baby girls were named Venus.
Is Venus a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 35% of living Venuses, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this