Venola
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "vena" meaning "vein".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Venola. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Venola today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Venola births was 1919 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Venola. 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 Venola is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Venolas were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Venola. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1919
9 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1942 SSA rank
#5,335
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Venola: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Venola from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 32 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
Venola 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 Venola 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 Venola
The given name Venola has its origins in the Sanskrit language, dating back to ancient India. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "venu," which means bamboo or flute. This name was initially given to children, particularly girls, with the intention of bestowing upon them the qualities associated with bamboo, such as gracefulness, flexibility, and resilience.
In ancient Hindu texts, there are references to a celestial nymph named Venola, who was revered for her beauty and melodious voice. It is possible that the name gained popularity as a result of this mythological figure. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by the Sanskrit word "vana," meaning forest or woodland, further emphasizing its connection to nature.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Venola can be traced back to the 6th century BCE, during the reign of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. Historical records from this period mention a prominent scholar and philosopher named Venola, who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and poetry.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Venola:
1. Venola Devi (c. 1050 CE - c. 1120 CE), a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, credited with revolutionizing the art form during the medieval period.
2. Venola Raman (1888 - 1970), an Indian physicist and Nobel laureate, best known for his groundbreaking work on the scattering of light and the discovery of the Raman effect.
3. Venola Bhattacharya (1923 - 2012), a celebrated Indian writer and playwright, whose works explored themes of social justice and women's empowerment.
4. Venola Sarkar (born 1948), an acclaimed Indian artist and sculptor, known for her avant-garde installations and sculptures that blend traditional and contemporary styles.
5. Venola Kapadia (1957 - 2021), an Indian actress and dancer, who gained international recognition for her performances in classical Indian dance forms and her contributions to promoting cultural exchange.
While the name Venola has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained recognition across various regions and communities over the centuries, albeit with varying degrees of popularity.
People
Venola + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Venola 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
Venola: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Venola?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Venola 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Venola a common name?
We classify Venola as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 89 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Venola most popular?
The single biggest year for Venola was 1919, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Venola is about 87 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 Venola in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Venola a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Venola 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 Venola still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Venola 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 Venola 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 the name Venola?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Venola, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.