Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Venkat

Name: Popularity of the name Venkat in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Venkat, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#6,633 (2005)

Total Babies

106

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2012

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#6633

Peak Rank

106

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Venkat

Venkat first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 11 Venkats were born — ranking #6,633 that year. As of 2026, Venkat ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Venkats have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Venkat

Phonetically similar names — useful when Venkat is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Venkata
Venet
Venite
Vignette
Vinet
Vinette
Vinit
Vnet
Vent
Vexed
Vacate
Venerate

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Venkat

What does the name Venkat mean?

Venkat is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Venkat in 2026?

In 2026, Venkat ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Venkat most popular?

Venkat reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #6,633 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Venkat a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Venkat is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Venkat?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Venkat include Irish, Larron, Taki. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Venkat

Venkat is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Venkat's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #6,633. Use the chart and map above to compare Venkat's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.