Unity
Majuscule letter version of unity.
Every Unity since 1972 — 805 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Unity
Unity is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,538 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 805 American babies have been named Unity. Its peak came in 2022, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Unity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Unity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,538 |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,032 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,470 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,952 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,080 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,906 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,381 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,882 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,687 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,725 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,118 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,693 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,449 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,324 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,924 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,491 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5,369 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,395 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,223 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,112 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,430 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,755 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,560 |
| 2002 | 16 | #7,028 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,164 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,470 |
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Famous people named Unity
- Unity Mitford Social activist · 1914–1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Unity mean?
Majuscule letter version of unity.
How popular is the name Unity in 2025?
Unity ranked #4,538 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Unity?
805 babies have been named Unity in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Unity most popular?
Unity peaked in 2022, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Unity a boy or girl name?
Unity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Unity rising or falling?
Unity is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Unity?
Well-known people named Unity include Unity Mitford (social activist).