Unique
Gender-neutral name · English · Latin
Meaningone of a kind · English
- US rank
- #2,438
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #786 in 1996
73 babies were named Unique in the US in 2025. It has dropped 751 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
US births per million boys, 1976–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Unique you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 22,026 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Unique, 73 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Unique would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryUnique first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #786. Today it's #2,438, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowUnique was 3.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,321 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 22,026.
- TrendUnique has slipped 751 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,438. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedUnique is most popular in Georgia, where it ranks #915, followed by Indiana (#916). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- Boy or girlUnique is given to both boys and girls: 61% of the 119 babies named Unique in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Unique means “one of a kind”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Unique
Unique is a gender-neutral name of English and Latin origin meaning “one of a kind”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with U and ending in “-que”. US birth records list Unique for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 53 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #786 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,438, with 73 babies. Of the 119 US babies named Unique in 2025, 61% were girls and 39% were boys.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 | 74,419 girls |
| 1980s | 43 | 23,299 girls |
| 1990s | 114 | 8,770 girls |
| 2000s | 134 | 7,454 girls |
| 2010s | 90 | 11,131 girls |
| 2020s | 63 | 15,881 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.9 | 533,333 boys |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 209,644 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 76,687 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 68,587 boys |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 143,678 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 57,748 boys |
Other spellings of Unique
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Unique
What does the name Unique mean?
Unique means “one of a kind” in English.
What is the origin of the name Unique?
Unique has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Unique a boy or girl name?
Both. Unique is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 61% of US babies named Unique were girls.
How popular is the name Unique?
Unique ranked #2,438 for US girls in 2025, given to 73 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#786).