Ventus
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "wind".
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Ventus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ventus today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ventus births was 2019 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ventus. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ventus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
2019
11 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,803
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Ventus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ventus from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 39 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
Ventus 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 Ventus 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 Ventus
Ventus is a name with origins that can be traced back to ancient Latin. It is derived from the Latin word "ventus," which translates to "wind" or "air." This name likely originated during the Roman Empire, when Latin was the predominant language across much of Europe and the Mediterranean region.
The name Ventus holds a strong connection to the natural world and the element of air, which was revered in Roman mythology. In ancient Roman culture, the wind and air were often personified as deities or spirits, known as the "Anemoi" or "Venti." These beings were believed to control the winds and were associated with various aspects of nature and human affairs.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ventus can be found in the works of Roman poets and writers. Ovid, a renowned Roman poet who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD, referenced the name Ventus in his epic work "Metamorphoses," where he described the winds as powerful forces of nature.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ventus. One of the earliest recorded figures was Ventus Valens, a Roman general and military leader who lived during the 3rd century AD. He played a significant role in the Roman Empire's military campaigns and was known for his strategic prowess.
Another prominent figure named Ventus was Ventus of Gaeta, an Italian monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century AD. He is recognized for his contributions to the preservation and study of ancient manuscripts, particularly those related to the works of Virgil and other classical Latin authors.
In the realm of literature, Ventus Fortunatus was a renowned Latin poet and hymnist who lived in the 6th century AD. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "Carmina," which celebrated the natural world and various aspects of Christian spirituality.
During the Renaissance period, Ventus Rainerius was an Italian humanist scholar and philosopher who lived from 1443 to 1522. He played a significant role in the revival of classical learning and was instrumental in the rediscovery and dissemination of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
In more recent times, Ventus Anemoides was a 19th-century Italian botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Mediterranean region. He was particularly interested in the flora found in the wind-swept coastal areas of Italy and published several influential works on the subject.
While the name Ventus may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and connection to the natural world remain a testament to the enduring influence of ancient Roman culture and mythology.
People
Ventus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ventus 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
Ventus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ventus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ventus 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 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Ventus a common name?
We classify Ventus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ventus most popular?
The single biggest year for Ventus was 2019, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ventus is about 6 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 Ventus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ventus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ventus 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 Ventus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ventus 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 Ventus 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 are called Ventus?
You can see how many people share the name Ventus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.