Unique
Origin
English
Syllables
2
Peak era
2000s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
from the English word meaning one of a kind
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2000s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Unique peaked in the 2000s.
When you meet Unique
Most people given the name Unique in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Unique deep dive
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