Girl nameNot in the current top chartsNew
Special
//ˈspɛʃəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19967 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Special's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Special's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Special |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
Special through the decades
- Special peaked in 1996, when 23 babies were named Special in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2000–2020), use of Special has fallen 53% compared to the 10 years before that.