Venitta
A feminine name possibly derived from an Italian place name.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Venitta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Venitta today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Venitta births was 1963 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Venitta. 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 Venitta is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Venittas were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Venitta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1963
7 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1964 SSA rank
#5,987
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Venitta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Venitta from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 14 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Venitta 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 Venitta 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 Venitta
The name Venitta is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, deriving from the word "venitus," which means "come" or "arrived." It is thought to have emerged during the Roman era, possibly as a feminine variant of the masculine name Venitus.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Venitta can be found in ancient Roman records from the 2nd century AD. It was mentioned in an inscription found in the city of Pompeii, which was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This inscription referred to a woman named Venitta, suggesting that the name was in use during that time period.
While the name Venitta does not appear to have any direct references in major religious scriptures or ancient texts, it is possible that it was derived from or influenced by other Latin names with similar roots, such as Venantius or Venantia, which also have meanings related to "coming" or "arriving."
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Venitta. One of the earliest recorded was Venitta of Gaul, a 5th-century Christian martyr who was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire. Another early figure was Venitta of Auxerre, a 6th-century abbess and saint who founded a convent in the French city of Auxerre.
In more recent times, Venitta Mulkey (1880-1960) was an American educator and civil rights activist who advocated for equal educational opportunities for African Americans in the early 20th century. Venitta Telfair (1912-2003) was an American artist and educator known for her vibrant abstract paintings and collages.
One of the most prominent figures with the name was Venitta Walker (1935-1993), an American operatic soprano who performed with major opera companies around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. She was particularly renowned for her portrayal of the title role in Puccini's opera "Tosca."
While the name Venitta is not as common as some other names, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, from religion and education to the arts and activism.
People
Venitta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Venitta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
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FAQ
Venitta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Venitta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Venitta 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Venitta a common name?
We classify Venitta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Venitta most popular?
The single biggest year for Venitta was 1963, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Venitta is about 67 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 Venitta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Venitta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Venitta in the SSA data are female. 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 Venitta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Venitta 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 Venitta 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 common is the name Venitta?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Venitta on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.