Eternity
Every Eternity since 1990 — 2,225 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eternity
Eternity is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,305 in 2025 with 79 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,225 American babies have been named Eternity. Its peak came in 2009, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eternity stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eternity year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79 | #2,305 |
| 2024 | 86 | #2,207 |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,362 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,611 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1,974 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,352 |
| 2019 | 83 | #2,224 |
| 2018 | 80 | #2,283 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,171 |
| 2016 | 80 | #2,351 |
| 2015 | 85 | #2,220 |
| 2014 | 98 | #2,014 |
| 2013 | 74 | #2,443 |
| 2012 | 81 | #2,321 |
| 2011 | 84 | #2,245 |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,186 |
| 2009 | 103 | #2,007 |
| 2008 | 89 | #2,224 |
| 2007 | 83 | #2,317 |
| 2006 | 97 | #2,038 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,139 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,758 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,850 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,428 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,213 |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,231 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,305 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,653 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eternity in 2025?
Eternity ranked #2,305 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 79 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eternity?
2,225 babies have been named Eternity in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eternity most popular?
Eternity peaked in 2009, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Eternity a boy or girl name?
Eternity is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eternity rising or falling?
Eternity has been roughly stable over the past decade.