How Many People Are Named Una?

Complete statistics for the name Una in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Una
Very Rare
8,059
Estimated People
1 in 40,948
1 in X Americans
1921
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,059 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 87

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 179
Arkansas 151
California 189
Florida 5
Georgia 54
Iowa 11
Illinois 88
Indiana 34
Kansas 36
Kentucky 130
Louisiana 423
Massachusetts 29
Maryland 5
Maine 5
Michigan 58
Missouri 114
Mississippi 32
North Carolina 75
Nebraska 15
New York 420
Ohio 47
Oklahoma 130
Pennsylvania 27
South Carolina 10
Tennessee 246
Texas 402
Utah 10
Virginia 61
Washington 16
West Virginia 71
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Una

How Many People Have the Name Una in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,059 people in the United States currently share the name Una. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,948 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Una a Common or Rare Name?

Una is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Una Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Una are covered in full on the Una name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Una Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Una in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Una is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Una Most Popular?

The name Una reached peak popularity in 1921, with 217 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Una Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Una across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Una?

Approximately 8,059 people in the United States share the name Una, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Una a rare name?

Una is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,948 Americans has this name.

What does the name Una mean?

The meaning and origin of Una is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Una more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Una are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Una most popular?

The name Una reached its peak in 1921, with 217 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People8,059
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 40,948
GenderFemale
Avg Age87
Peak Year1921
Male %0%
Female %100%

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