Utah
Every Utah since 1918 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Utah
Utah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,857 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 392 American babies have been named Utah. Its peak came in 1921, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Utah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Utah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,857 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,804 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #14,182 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,731 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,676 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,627 |
| 2016 | 6 | #12,072 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #14,216 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,742 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,454 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,264 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,968 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,089 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,662 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,599 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,163 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,957 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,308 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 9 | #2,706 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,005 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,180 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,753 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Utah in 2025?
Utah ranked #8,857 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Utah?
392 babies have been named Utah in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Utah most popular?
Utah peaked in 1921, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Utah a boy or girl name?
Utah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Utah rising or falling?
Utah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.