Venard
A masculine French name derived from the Latin "venator" meaning hunter.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Venard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Venard today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Venard births was 1925 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Venard. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Venard is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Venards were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Venard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1925
8 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1965 SSA rank
#4,406
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Venard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Venard from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 24 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Venard by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Venard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Venard
The name Venard is a French given name derived from the Latin word "venator," meaning "hunter." It has its roots in the ancient Roman culture, where hunting was a revered activity and a symbol of strength and skill. The earliest recorded instances of this name date back to the 12th century in France.
During the Middle Ages, the name Venard gained popularity among the French nobility, particularly those with ties to the hunting and falconry traditions. It was often bestowed upon sons of noble families who excelled in these pursuits or who were expected to uphold the family's hunting legacy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Venard was Jean Venard, a French knight and falconer who lived in the 13th century. He was renowned for his expertise in training and handling falcons, which were highly prized for their hunting prowess during that era.
Another notable figure was Pierre Venard, a French explorer and hunter who accompanied the famous explorer Jacques Cartier on his expeditions to North America in the 16th century. Venard's skills as a hunter and his knowledge of the wilderness were invaluable to the expeditions, and his name became associated with the spirit of adventure and exploration.
In the 17th century, a French Jesuit missionary named Jean Venard gained recognition for his work in spreading Christianity in Asia. He was martyred in Vietnam in 1661 and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church, adding a religious significance to the name.
During the French Revolution, a prominent figure named François Venard played a crucial role in the uprising against the monarchy. He was a member of the National Convention and was known for his impassioned speeches advocating for the rights of the common people.
In the 19th century, a French writer and poet named Charles Venard gained recognition for his works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the outdoors. His poetic descriptions of hunting and natural scenery reflected the spirit of the name's origins.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Venard. The name's connection to hunting, exploration, and the outdoors has persisted through the centuries, imbuing it with a sense of adventure and a deep appreciation for nature.
People
Venard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Venard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Venard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Venard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Venard going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Venard a common name?
We classify Venard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 47 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Venard most popular?
The single biggest year for Venard was 1925, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Venard is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Venard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Venard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Venard in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Venard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Venard in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Venard can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Venard as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.