Venetia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Venetia is a name of Latin origin meaning 'Lady from Venice'. It evolved from the Latin 'Venetus' and became popular in the 19th century due to the romanticized image of Venice. The name is associated with elegance and cultural richness, while it does not have biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Venetia"
Pronunciation
/vəˈniːʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Venetia is derived from the Latin word 'Venetus', which refers to the ancient Veneti people who inhabited the region of Venetia, corresponding to modern-day Veneto in Italy.
Meaning
Lady from Venice
Language Evolution
Venetia (Latin), Venetia (Medieval Latin), Venetia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Venetia gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Britain, as a romanticized reference to the city of Venice, which was admired for its beauty and culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Venezia, Vena, Venie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Venetia is viewed as a unique and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and the arts, reflecting its historical ties to the culturally rich city of Venice.
Famous People
Venetia Stanley, Venetia Burney, Venetia de Vries
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 99 peak births in 1958
Geographic Spread
Popular across 13 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Venetia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Venetia"
"Venetia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3861st of 9107 | 101 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4068th of 9204 | 90 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1902nd of 12526 | 607 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3877th of 19264 | 257 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7171st of 27321 | 164 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17951st of 35406 | 52 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Venetia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Venetia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
66.32% 1477th/2227 |
68.40% 1662nd/2430 |
57.27% 1634th/2853 |
53.87% 1495th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Venetia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Venetia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Venetia" in the United States
The name Venetia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Venetia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Venetia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3861st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4068th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1902nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3877th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7171st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17951st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Venetia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.