UNKNOWN NAME Showing up instead of actual phone number

The cell phone carrier sends this information, so I would do in order:

  • check for carrier setting update
  • Check for iOS update
  • Test with a couple numbers (delete the number from contacts if needed)
  • If it’s systematic, restart the device and update it.
  • If it’s not systematic, call your carrier for support.

In the end, carrier support may be needed to validate why this happens if it’s not a simple need to update or restart and retest.