Meaning:
Its source is a Latin expression meaning "The goddess of love."
Popularity:
The name Venus ranked 1232nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
It was the name of the ancient Roman goddess of love, whose name was given to the second planet from the sun in our solar system.