Ventura Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ventura has Latin roots, meaning fortune or luck. It evolved from the Latin word 'ventura' and was originally used as a surname in Spanish and Italian cultures. The name reflects traits of good fortune and positive connotations, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a charming name associated with success today.
The name Ventura is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Ventura has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ventura' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2516th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2109th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2309th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2891st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3718th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6375th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10183rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4316th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4767th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8676th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14020th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15132nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ventura' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ventura"
Pronunciation
/vɛnˈtʊərə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Ventura derives from the Latin word 'ventura', which means 'fortune' or 'luck'. It was originally used as a surname in Spanish and Italian cultures, linked to the idea of good fortune.
Meaning
fortune, luck
Language Evolution
Ventura (modern Italian and Spanish), Ventura (Old Latin), Fortuna (Latin root)
Historical Usage
The name Ventura gained popularity primarily in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions, particularly during the Middle Ages when surnames began to be adopted based on personal characteristics or fortunes.
Variants & Derivatives
Venture, Venturini, Venturino
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ventura is viewed positively, associated with good fortune and success. It is often considered a unique and charming name.
Famous People
Ventura Pons (Spanish film director), Jesse Ventura (American politician and former professional wrestler), Martha Ventura (visionary artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ventura"
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 "Ventura"
"Ventura" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2516th of 7545 | 168 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2109th of 6773 | 225 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2309th of 7552 | 236 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2891st of 10718 | 194 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3718th of 16616 | 224 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6375th of 24088 | 182 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10183rd of 23106 | 72 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4316th of 9107 | 78 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4767th of 9204 | 62 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8676th of 12526 | 25 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14020th of 19264 | 17 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15132nd of 27321 | 39 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Ventura" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
54.82% 1297th/2366 |
70.67% 807th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
47.51% 1118th/2353 |
54.17% 838th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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43.60% 1244th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
41.16% 1448th/3518 |
50.91% 2059th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
43.99% 2285th/5194 |
36.44% 2302nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
46.37% 3391st/7313 |
48.32% 3606th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Ventura" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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69.36% 1641st/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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94.05% 2213th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Ventura"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ventura" 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.