Independence
Gender-neutral name · American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #14,331 in 2016
0 babies were named Independence in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Independence you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryIndependence first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #14,331.
About the name Independence
Independence is a gender-neutral name of American origin. It has 12 letters and 4 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-nce”. US birth records list Independence for girls from 2001 to 2016, in 3 of those 16 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #14,331 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2016, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,214,286 girls |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,129,032 girls |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Independence
What is the origin of the name Independence?
Independence has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Independence a boy or girl name?
Both. Independence is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Independence?
Independence is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #14,331 in 2016.