Eternity
Eternity is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Infinite time, timelessness, or eternal life.
Origin and history
Eternity is a modern English vocabulary name meaning infinite time or everlasting duration, derived from the Latin word aeternitas. It gained usage in the United States in the late 20th century alongside other modern concept and virtue names. It remains a distinctive, less common choice given to several dozen girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
2,225 babies in the United States have been named Eternity since 1880. It ranks #3728 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1618.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27 %)
- CA (21.8 %)
- NY (14.7 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 251 |
| 2000-2010 | 686 |
| 2010-2019 | 805 |
| 2020-2029 | 483 |
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Latin term 'aeternitas', which denoted endless duration or immortality.
- Eternity began appearing in U.S. birth registration records primarily starting in the 1980s and 1990s.