Declining since 2022, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Future since 1919
Babies named Future per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 | 34 |
| 2010s | 5 | 132 |
| 2020s | 7 | 168 |
Meaning & origin
Future entered U.S. birth records in 2002 as part of a wave of vocabulary names that emphasize aspiration and modernity. Its popularity grew steadily through the 2010s, reaching its highest rank in 2021. Since 2022, however, its usage has been declining, suggesting it may have been a short-lived trend. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, appearing sparingly across the country. With a current 1-in-77,640 rate, Future remains a rare but recognizable choice for parents drawn to forward-looking word names.
Future is a modern coinage from the English vocabulary word 'future', adopted as a given name in the early 21st century. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2002, part of a trend of aspirational and abstract word names. The name gained moderate usage in the 2010s and peaked in popularity in 2021.
Sibling names for Future
Names that share Future's style, for a brother or sister.
