Urania
girl nameUrania entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1332 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#1332
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1332 |
| 1910s | #3818 |
| 1920s | #4490 |
| 1930s | #3596 |
| 1950s | #6103 |
| 1960s | #6527 |
| 1970s | #7031 |
| 1980s | #7942 |
| 1990s | #10668 |
| 2000s | #15432 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Urania are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Urania alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Urania in 2025?
- Urania is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Urania most popular?
- Urania peaked in 1891, reaching #1332 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Urania with classmates?
- Urania will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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