Una
Every Una since 1880 — 8,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Una
Una is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,245 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,108 American babies have been named Una. Its peak came in 1921, when 217 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Una stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Una year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #3,245 |
| 2024 | 55 | #3,009 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,382 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,753 |
| 2021 | 48 | #3,336 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,710 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,853 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,101 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,433 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,865 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,526 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,543 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,848 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,482 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,348 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,402 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,667 |
| 2008 | 38 | #4,169 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,047 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,369 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,721 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,956 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,934 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,661 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,203 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,520 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,627 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,855 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,267 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,532 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,149 |
| 1970 | 28 | #2,643 |
| 1965 | 34 | #2,029 |
| 1960 | 41 | #1,787 |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,769 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,408 |
| 1945 | 52 | #1,099 |
| 1940 | 93 | #725 |
| 1935 | 95 | #687 |
| 1930 | 126 | #616 |
| 1925 | 173 | #545 |
| 1920 | 191 | #501 |
| 1915 | 164 | #483 |
| 1910 | 71 | #485 |
| 1905 | 47 | #495 |
| 1900 | 70 | #398 |
| 1895 | 46 | #420 |
| 1890 | 59 | #331 |
| 1885 | 28 | #392 |
| 1880 | 10 | #578 |
Famous people named Una
- Una Stubbs Actor · b. 1937
- Una O'Connor Actor · 1880–1959
- Una Merkel Actor · 1903–1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Una in 2025?
Una ranked #3,245 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Una?
8,108 babies have been named Una in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Una most popular?
Una peaked in 1921, when 217 newborns received the name.
Is Una a boy or girl name?
Una is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Una rising or falling?
Una is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Una?
Well-known people named Una include Una Stubbs (actor), Una O'Connor (actor), Una Merkel (actor).