Eunita
A feminine name derived from the Greek word "eunoia" meaning "beautiful mind" or "well-disposed."
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Eunita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eunita today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eunita births was 1970 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eunita. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eunita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1970
7 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1970 SSA rank
#6,545
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Eunita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eunita from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eunita by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eunita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eunita
The given name Eunita is a relatively obscure one, with its exact origins and meaning shrouded in mystery. It is likely derived from ancient Greek roots, with the prefix "eu" meaning "good" or "well," and the suffix "-nita" potentially relating to concepts of purity, nobility, or virtue.
One theory suggests that Eunita may have been a name used in the ancient Greek city-states, particularly in regions like Athens or Sparta, where it could have been bestowed upon female children born into affluent or aristocratic families. However, there is little concrete historical evidence to support this claim definitively.
Another possibility is that Eunita has its roots in early Christian traditions, as many names from that era were derived from Greek words and were often imbued with virtuous or pious connotations. In this context, Eunita could have been a name given to devout Christian women or those associated with the early church.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Eunita can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appears in a medieval chronicle documenting the lives of various noble families in the Burgundian region of France. One notable figure was Eunita de Montbéliard, a noblewoman born in 1148, who played a significant role in the political intrigues of her time.
In the 16th century, a Venetian artist named Eunita Trevisan gained recognition for her exquisite portrait paintings commissioned by affluent patrons across Europe. She was active between 1520 and 1568, leaving a lasting legacy in the Renaissance art world.
During the 17th century, Eunita Beaumont, a French author and playwright, achieved recognition for her satirical works that critiqued the societal norms and hypocrisy of the aristocracy. She lived from 1628 to 1687 and was known for her sharp wit and fearless commentary.
In the 19th century, Eunita Sommerville, a British mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. She was born in 1780 and passed away in 1872, leaving behind a body of work that advanced our understanding of planetary motion and celestial phenomena.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Eunita Garza, a Mexican activist and educator, dedicated her life to promoting literacy and educational opportunities for marginalized communities. Born in 1892, she established numerous schools and advocacy programs, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals.
People
Eunita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eunita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eunita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eunita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eunita going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Eunita a common name?
We classify Eunita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eunita most popular?
The single biggest year for Eunita was 1970, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eunita is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eunita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eunita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eunita in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eunita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eunita in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eunita can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Eunita?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.