Venetia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationveh-NEE-sha / vɛˈniːʃəLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: 'from Venice'; Italian: 'Venetian'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Venetia is derived from the Latin word 'Venetia', referring to the region of Venice in Italy. It has been used as a feminine given name since the 19th century. Venetia is often associated with beauty and romance, reflecting the allure of Venice as a cultural and historical center. The name has also been used in literature and art, symbolizing elegance and sophistication.
Trend Summary
The name Venetia has seen limited usage in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Venecia (Spanish)
- Venezia (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Venetia was first seen in the United States in 1916. Venetia has ranked as high as #1021 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Venetia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Venetia (1984)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 45 |
| 1957 | 84 |
| 1958 | 99 |
| 1959 | 84 |
| 1960 | 89 |
| 1961 | 56 |
| 1962 | 45 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |