Unisex nameCurrently #2,207 in the USSteady
Unique
//juˈnik//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20096 lettersStarts with U
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Unique'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.
Unique's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Unique |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 36 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1980 | 58 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 64 |
| 1984 | 68 |
| 1985 | 75 |
| 1986 | 85 |
| 1987 | 105 |
| 1988 | 117 |
| 1989 | 164 |
| 1990 | 131 |
| 1991 | 160 |
| 1992 | 209 |
| 1993 | 203 |
| 1994 | 196 |
| 1995 | 238 |
| 1996 | 295 |
| 1997 | 288 |
| 1998 | 277 |
| 1999 | 294 |
| 2000 | 285 |
| 2001 | 309 |
| 2002 | 281 |
| 2003 | 253 |
| 2004 | 266 |
| 2005 | 289 |
| 2006 | 269 |
| 2007 | 250 |
| 2008 | 254 |
| 2009 | 310 |
| 2010 | 247 |
| 2011 | 236 |
| 2012 | 223 |
| 2013 | 164 |
| 2014 | 167 |
| 2015 | 152 |
| 2016 | 129 |
| 2017 | 138 |
| 2018 | 123 |
| 2019 | 128 |
| 2020 | 132 |
| 2021 | 139 |
| 2022 | 125 |
| 2023 | 137 |
| 2024 | 136 |
Unique through the decades
- Unique peaked in 2009, when 310 babies were named Unique in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Unique has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Unique currently ranks #2,207 in the US and is holding steady.