Universe
The universe comprises all of existence: all forms of matter and energy, and the structures they form, from sub-atomic particles to entire galactic filaments. Since the early 20th century, the field of cosmology establishes that space and time emerged together at the Big Bang 13.787±0.020 billion years ago and that the universe has been expanding since then.
Meaning & Origin of Universe
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
The universe comprises all of existence: all forms of matter and energy, and the structures they form, from sub-atomic particles to entire galactic filaments. Since the early 20th century, the field of cosmology establishes that space and time emerged together at the Big Bang 13.787±0.020 billion years ago and that the universe has been expanding since then.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Etymology
The Story of Universe
As a girl name
Universe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2018, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 9 Universes were born — ranking #10,377 that year. As of 2026, Universe ranks #11,069 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Universes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.
As a boy name
Universe first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 5 Universes were born — ranking #12,153 that year. As of 2026, Universe ranks #12,153 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Universes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Universe
Phonetically similar names — useful when Universe is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universe
What does the name Universe mean?
How popular is Universe in 2026?
When was Universe most popular?
Is Universe a unisex name?
What names go well with Universe?
About the name Universe
Universe is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Universe's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #10,377. Use the chart and map above to compare Universe's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 2022 →
- Names of the 2020s →
- Names starting with "U" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
- Browse unisex names →
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.