Unisex · #4,613 in 2026

Unborn

Current Rank
#4,613
Peak Rank
#3,514 (1975)
Total Babies
32
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,514 (32 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,943 (8 total)
👧As Girl Name
1975
First Year
1976
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#3514
Peak Rank
32
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1975
First Year
1975
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#3943
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Unborn

As a girl name

Unborn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1975, with 19 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 19 Unborns were born — ranking #3,514 that year. As of 2026, Unborn ranks #4,613 for girls with 13 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Unborns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Unborn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1975, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 8 Unborns were born — ranking #3,943 that year. As of 2026, Unborn ranks #3,943 for boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Unborns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Unborn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Unborn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Inborn
  • Aborn
  • Unbar
  • Unbear
  • Unban
  • Lamborn
  • Amburn
  • Sanborn
  • Einhorn
  • Unarm
  • Inbar
  • Unpower

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Unborn

What does the name Unborn mean?
Unborn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Unborn in 2026?
In 2026, Unborn ranks #4,613 among girls' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Unborn most popular?
Unborn reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #3,514 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Unborn most popular?
Unborn has historically been most popular in Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Unborn.
Is Unborn a unisex name?
Yes — Unborn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 80% of Unborns assigned female and 20% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Unborn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Unborn include Brigida, Edina, Ketra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Unborn

Unborn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Unborn's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #3,514. Use the chart and map above to compare Unborn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.