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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Culture — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Cully|Culver
Latin◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Culture

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KUL-chur · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11094 in 2023

Peak: #8442 in 2022

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11094 in 2023

Peak: #8442 in 2022

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12416 in 2023

Peak: #12416 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222023

Rank #11094 · Falling since 2022

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #12416 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ModernUnisexIntellectual2-syllableVirtue-NameAbstractConceptualGender-NeutralContemporaryMeaning-Forward
Character
shared valuescreative expressioncommunity connectionadaptive wisdomcollective identity
STRONG
High confidence

Culture is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Culture at a Glance
Meaning:From the Latin 'cultura' meaning cultivation, agriculture, or refinement. Represents intellectual and social development, the arts, and human civilization itself.
Language root:Latin · cultura
Peak rank:#8442 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
CullenCurtisCleo◈CastorCasper◈
Similar Style
Sage◈Nova◈River◈Rebel◈Talon◈Phoenix◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Culture
Haven◈Story◈Rebel◈IvyVale◈Wells◈Eden◈Sage◈
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River◈
English · #112
→ Stable
Talon◈
Celtic · #1045
↓ Declining
Phoenix◈
Mythological · #275
→ Stable
Oliver
Latin · #3
→ Stable
Lucas
Latin · #9
→ Stable
Sebastian
Latin · #14
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Culture · Overview
Summary

Culture is a Latin unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 61/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Meaningful character
Culture carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
culture.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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