Is Unity a boy's or girl's name?

Unity is primarily a girl's name.

When was Unity most popular?

Unity reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 57 births that year. It is currently ranked #4098 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Unity?

Unity is currently ranked #4098 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 773 babies since 1972.

Unity

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameLatinDeclining Also a pet name

#4098▼ 631in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from English.

Unity is a girl's baby name, an English word name from the Latin unitas (oneness), meaning 'the state of being one, togetherness.' As a virtue name, Unity speaks to the aspiration for harmony — within a family, a community, and beyond.

Unity was used by Puritan and Quaker families in the 17th century alongside names like Faith, Hope, and Patience. It has the same quiet power as Harmony and Serenity — an aspirational name that sounds like a prayer for peace. Rare and genuinely meaningful.

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Popularity Over Time

Unity climbed 2656 spots in the last 20 years — from #6754 to #4098.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Unity
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	212	#3700	▼
2010s	262	#5566	▲
2000s	208	#6250	▲
1990s	69	#9771	▲
1970s	22	#9682	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(36 years, 1972–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Unity
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	36	#4098	-10 (-21.7%)
2023	46	#3467	-11 (-19.3%)
2022	57	#2951	+21 (58.3%)
2021	36	#4078	-1 (-2.7%)
2020	37	#3905	-10 (-21.3%)
2019	47	#3380	+19 (67.9%)
2018	28	#4879	-2 (-6.7%)
2017	30	#4684	0
2016	30	#4725	+3 (11.1%)
2015	27	#5118	+8 (42.1%)
2014	19	#6691	-1 (-5.0%)
2013	20	#6449	-1 (-4.8%)
2012	21	#6321	-2 (-8.7%)
2011	23	#5924	+6 (35.3%)
2010	17	#7491	-10 (-37.0%)
2009	27	#5368	+9 (50.0%)
2008	18	#7393	-10 (-35.7%)
2007	28	#5223	+6 (27.3%)
2006	22	#6112	-2 (-8.3%)
2005	24	#5429	+6 (33.3%)