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Union

YOO-nee-uhn /ˈjuːniən/

At a glance

In short
Union is a strong and unique English name for boys, symbolizing togetherness and unity. Its rarity adds to its appeal.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2017 (#12,246)
Babies in 2017
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,822 in 1923
First recorded
1916

Meaning of Union

Union is a strong and unique name of English origin, traditionally used for baby boys. The name Union carries the powerful meaning of togetherness and unity, making it a wonderful choice for parents who wish to instill values of cooperation and solidarity in their child. While not a widely popular name, its rarity adds to its appeal for those seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their son. The variations of the name include "Unity," offering an alternative option with a similar sentiment. With its roots in English-speaking countries, Union has been given to a small number of baby boys in the United States over the years, reflecting its uncommon yet impactful presence as a name choice.

How to pronounce Union

English

Popularity of Union in the U.S.

Union was last recorded in the U.S. in 2017, ranked #12,246 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,822 in 1923. It first appears in the records in 1916.

Bar and line chart: Union in the U.S., 1916–2017. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1923 and 5 in 2017. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,822 in 1923, #12,246 in 2017.
  • Boys named Union (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1916–2017. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1916⁠–⁠2017 3 rows
Union: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2017512,246back (not recorded in 1924–2016)
192363,822back (not recorded in 1917–1922)
191653,897new