Rising since 1990, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Unity since 1972
Babies named Unity per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 208 |
| 2010s | 262 |
| 2020s | 244 |
Meaning & origin
Unity is a virtue name that has been in use since at least 1972, the first recorded year in U.S. data. It remains relatively uncommon, with a rank of 4460 in 2025 and a frequency of 1 in 51847 births. The name experienced a peak in popularity in 2022, reflecting a broader interest in aspirational word names. Its trajectory has been rising since the 1990s, indicating steady but gradual growth. Unity is not concentrated in any particular state, as it is used sparsely across the country.
Unity is a virtue name taken directly from the English word meaning 'oneness' or 'harmony.' It emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, part of a trend of abstract word names. The name saw a modest increase in usage beginning in the 1990s, with a notable peak in 2022, likely influenced by cultural associations with unity and togetherness.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Uni, Nity
Sibling names for Unity
Names that share Unity's style, for a brother or sister.
