Good fortune or luck
Derived from the Spanish word for 'fortune' or 'luck,' Ventura was originally used as a short form of the name Buenaventura. It carries a positive, auspicious connotation and has historical roots as both a surname and a given name in Spanish-speaking cultures.
Less common today
Ventura isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,122 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent 18th-century Spanish architect
Professional soccer player
Spanish dramatist and poet
